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- Birth nameVíctor Jara Martínez
- Víctor Jara was born on September 28, 1932 in Ñuble Region, Chile. He was a composer and actor, known for The 33 (2015), Our Brand Is Crisis (2015) and Ein April hat 30 Tage (1979). He was married to Joan Jara. He died on September 15, 1973 in Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region, Chile.
- SpouseJoan Jara(1960 - September 15, 1973) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- Was classmates with his friend Alejandro Sieveking at the University of Chile.
- Mentioned in The Clash's song "Washington Bullets".
- He was one of thousands of people taken prisoner during General Pinochet's military coup. He was tortured, and was shot more than 30 times. In December 2009, he was given a three-day wake during which hundreds paid their respects, including artists, politicians, and human-rights activists. A funeral was held and his remains were re-interred in Santiago, Chile.
- He was a much-admired theater director and singer.
- Brother of María Jara, Georgina Jara, Eduardo Jara and Roberto Jara.
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