Luis de Góngora
Spanish Baroque lyric poet (1561-1627)
1561 — 1627
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish Baroque lyric poet (1561-1627)
Born
July 11, 1561
Died
1627 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, priest, poet
SpainBorn in CórdobaDied in Córdoba
1561
Born in Córdoba (1561-07-11)
1627
Died in Córdoba
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Luis de Góngora y Argote was a Spanish Baroque lyric poet and a Catholic prebendary for the Church of Córdoba. Góngora and his lifelong rival, Francisco de Quevedo, are widely considered the most prominent Spanish poets of all time. His style is characterized by what was called culteranismo, also known as Gongorismo. This style apparently existed in stark contrast to Quevedo's conceptismo, though Quevedo was highly influenced by his older rival from whom he may have isolated "conceptismo" elements.
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Who is Luis de Góngora?+
Luis de Góngora y Argote was a Spanish Baroque lyric poet and a Catholic prebendary for the Church of Córdoba. Góngora and his lifelong rival, Francisco de Quevedo, are widely considered the most prominent Spanish poets of all time. His style is characterized by what was called culteranismo, also kn
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis de Góngora born?+
Luis de Góngora was born on July 11, 1561.
When did Luis de Góngora die?+
Luis de Góngora died in 1627, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — July 11, 1561
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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