Francisco Quevedo
Spanish writer (1580-1645)
1584 — 1645
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer (1580-1645)
Born
September 24, 1584
Died
1645 (age ~61)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, novelist
SpainBorn in MadridDied in Villanueva de los Infantes, Ciudad Real
1584
Born in Madrid (1584-09-24)
1645
Died in Villanueva de los Infantes, Ciudad Real
About
Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Santibáñez Villegas, Knight of the Order of Santiago, was a Spanish nobleman, politician and writer of the Baroque era. Along with his lifelong rival Luis de Góngora, Quevedo was one of the most prominent Spanish poets of the age. His style is characterized by what was called conceptismo. This style existed in stark contrast to Góngora's culteranismo.
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Who is Francisco Quevedo?+
Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Santibáñez Villegas, Knight of the Order of Santiago, was a Spanish nobleman, politician and writer of the Baroque era. Along with his lifelong rival Luis de Góngora, Quevedo was one of the most prominent Spanish poets of the age. His style is characterized by what was c
What does the name Francisco mean?+
The name Francisco means "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Francisco Quevedo born?+
Francisco Quevedo was born on September 24, 1584.
When did Francisco Quevedo die?+
Francisco Quevedo died in 1645, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
The name Francisco is of Spanish origin, meaning "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francisco — September 24, 1584
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Legend.
— anon
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