Antonio Paredes
José Antonio Paredes Candia (10 July 1924 – 12 December 2004) was a Bolivian writer, folklorist, and researcher who authored over one hundred books on the Bolivian culture. He was widely regarded as an important figure in the preservation and dissemination of Bolivia's cultural identity. His work is characterized by a focus on Bolivian traditions, customs, and folklore.
He is buried in the courtyard of the Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia, a museum in El Alto, Bolivia, named after him.
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