Gonzalo de Berceo
13th-century Castilian poet
1196 — 1260
Quick Facts
Profession
13th-century Castilian poet
Born
January 1, 1196
Died
1260 (age ~64)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, Catholic priest
Kingdom of NavarreBorn in BerceoDied in Monastery of San Millán de Yuso
1196
Born in Berceo (1196-01-01)
1260
Died in Monastery of San Millán de Yuso
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gonzalo de Berceo?+
Gonzalo de Berceo is 13th-century Castilian poet. Born in 1196.
What does the name Gonzalo mean?+
The name Gonzalo means "A surname from Spanish.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gonzalo de Berceo born?+
Gonzalo de Berceo was born on January 1, 1196.
When did Gonzalo de Berceo die?+
Gonzalo de Berceo died in 1260, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from Spanish.
The name Gonzalo is of Spanish origin, meaning "A surname from Spanish.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gonzalo — January 1, 1196
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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