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| | ABOUT GUANAJUATO |
 | | Towards the start of the nineteenth century, settlements displaying a significant growth in population were reorganized. |
 | | The area around Celaya contained Salamanca and Salvatierra, Apaseo, Chamacuero, Tarimoro, Santiago Maravatio, Acambaro, Tarandacuao, Coroneo and Jerecuaro. |
 | | Guanajuato was rich in artesans - shoemakers, carpenters, bakers, flsmiths, etc., but for sheer craftsmanship, none could compete with the Purepecha communities reorganized by Vasco de Quiroga. |
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