Gerónimo de la Concepción facts for kids
Gerónimo de la Concepción (born in Cádiz, Spain in 1642 – died in Córdoba, Spain in 1698) was a Spanish Carmelite friar and a talented writer. He lived during a time when many important books were being written in Spain.
About Gerónimo de la Concepción
Gerónimo de la Concepción was a member of the Carmelite order, which is a group of Catholic religious people. He spent his life dedicated to his faith and to writing. He was born in the city of Cádiz, a very old port city in southern Spain. Later in his life, he moved to Córdoba, another historic city in Spain, where he passed away.
His Writings
Gerónimo de la Concepción was known for his writings, even though many of them were not published during his lifetime. He wrote about history and religious topics.
Published Work
His most famous and only published work is called Emporio del Orbe, Cádiz ilustrada. This book is about his hometown, Cádiz. It likely describes the history, importance, and beauty of Cádiz, showing how important the city was at that time.
Other Writings
Gerónimo de la Concepción also wrote several other books and essays that were not published. These include:
- Catálogo de los Arzobispos de Sevilla: This was a list or history of the Archbishops of Seville, another major city in Spain. It was not finished.
- Dos discursos por la primacía de la santa Metropolitana y Patriarcal Iglesia de Sevilla: These were two speeches or essays arguing for the importance of the main church in Seville.
- Tres discursos sobre el templo mayor de Sevilla, su origen, progresos y descripción: These were three speeches or essays about the main cathedral in Seville, discussing how it started, how it grew, and what it looked like.
Gerónimo de la Concepción's works, both published and unpublished, show his deep knowledge of Spanish history and his strong connection to his faith and his homeland.
