Astor Piazzolla
| Born | March 11, 1921 |
| Hometown | Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Children | Daniel Piazzolla |
| Parents | Vicente Piazzolla, Asunta Manetti |
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