Antonio de Torquemada facts for kids

Antonio de Torquemada (born around 1507 in León, Spain – died 1569) was an important Spanish writer. He lived during the time known as the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a period in European history when there was a great rebirth of art, science, and learning.

Who Was Antonio de Torquemada?

Early Life and Education

Antonio de Torquemada was born in León, Spain. He studied subjects like history, literature, and philosophy, which are called the humanities, at the University of Salamanca.

Between 1528 and 1530, he lived in Italy. During this time, he worked as a secretary for the Count of Benavente.

His Famous Books

Antonio de Torquemada wrote many popular books. These books were so well-liked that they were translated into French, Italian, and English.

One of his works, Satirical Colloquies, is set in a countryside or "pastoral" setting. This means it features shepherds and rural life. This style was quite new for its time.

Two of his other famous books are Don Olivante de Laura and Garden of Peculiar Flowers. The famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes even mentioned these two books in the first part of his well-known novel, Quijote.

Antonio de Torquemada's complete collection of works was published in Madrid in the 1990s.

What Did Antonio de Torquemada Write?

Here are some of the books written by Antonio de Torquemada:

• The Game (Valencia, 1547) - This book is now lost.
• Satirical Colloquies (Mondoñedo, 1553) - This book uses humor to discuss different topics.
• Don Olivante de Laura (Barcelona, 1564) - This is a story about knights and their adventures.
• Garden of Peculiar Flowers (Salamanca, 1570) - This book was published after his death.
• Manual of Writers (1574) - This book was for secretaries and writers.

See also

In Spanish: Antonio de Torquemada para niños