Santiago Chalar
Uruguayan physician, writer and musician · Uruguay · On the map · Doctors · Lived 1938 to 1994 · aged 56
Carlos Alfredo Paravís Salaverry, known as Santiago Chalar, was a Uruguayan physician traumatologist, poet, songwriter, musician, guitarist and singer. He studied music and medicine. He used an alias Santiago to pay homage to a friend of his who died in a plane accident and Chalar was one of his ancestors last name.
Santiago Chalar is read about 12 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 15 July 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
In his artistic career he achieved recognition and fame. He obtained some music awards. He is considered one of the best Uruguayan folk music songwriters and singers.
