Fernan Perez de Oliva facts for kids

Fernan Perez de Oliva (born around 1492 – died in 1530 or 1533) was a smart Spanish writer and thinker. He was known for his ideas and for helping to make the Spanish language important for serious discussions.

Early Life and Education

Fernan Perez de Oliva was born in Córdoba, Spain. He loved learning from a young age. He traveled a lot to study at some of the best universities in Europe. He went to Salamanca and Alcalá de Henares in Spain. He also studied in big cities like Paris, France, and Rome, Italy.

Becoming a University Leader

After all his studies, Fernan Perez de Oliva became the head, or rector, of the University of Salamanca. This was a very important job. It meant he was in charge of the university and its students. He died in Salamanca around 1530 or 1531.

His Important Works

Fernan Perez de Oliva wrote several important books and translated others. He wanted to show that the Spanish language was just as good as Latin or Greek for discussing deep ideas.

Dialogue on the Dignity of Man

One of his most famous works is called Dialogo de la dignidad del hombre. This means "Dialogue on the Dignity of Man." He started writing it, but he didn't finish it. Another writer, Francisco Cervantes de Salazar, completed it later. This book was published in 1543. Its main goal was to prove that Spanish could be used for serious talks about philosophy and important human ideas.

Translating Ancient Plays

Fernan Perez de Oliva also translated famous plays from ancient times into Spanish. This helped more people in Spain read and enjoy these classic stories. Some of the plays he translated include:

• Amphitryon (translated in 1525)
• Electra (translated in 1528)
• Hecuba (translated in 1528)

These translations helped make ancient Greek and Roman stories popular in Spain during his time.

See also

In Spanish: Fernán Pérez de Oliva para niños