Álvar García de Santa María facts for kids
Álvar García de Santa María (born 1370 – died March 21, 1460) was an important Spanish historian. He lived during the late Middle Ages. Álvar was born Jewish but later chose to become a Roman Catholic.
He was born in 1370 into a well-known Jewish family in Castile, which is now part of Spain. In 1390, he converted to Roman Catholicism. This happened during a time when many Jewish people were encouraged to change their religion by figures like St. Vincent Ferrer. Álvar's brother, Pablo de Santa María, also converted and later became a bishop in Burgos. His nephew, Alphonso de Cartagena, also changed his religion.
Álvar later became a senior historian and official writer for King John II of Castile. He likely wrote the Crónica de Juan II, which means Chronicle of John II. This book tells the story of the king's rule. He might also be the author of another book called Crónica de don Álvaro de Luna, written in the 1450s. Who wrote this second book is still debated by historians. Álvar García de Santa María passed away on March 21, 1460, at a very old age.
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In Spanish: Álvar García de Santa María para niños
