(frænˈsɪs koʊ ˈta.re.ɣa)
Born Sunday, November 21, 1852
Died Wednesday, December 15, 1909
Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the Romantic period. He is known for such pieces as Recuerdos de la Alhambra. He is often called "the father of classical guitar" and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.