Ildefonso Falcones facts for kids
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Ildefonso Falcones
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Ildefonso Falcones in the church of Santa Maria del Mar in 2008.
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| Born | Ildefonso Falcones de Sierra 1959 Barcelona, Spain |
| Occupation | Author and lawyer |
| Language | Spanish |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
Ildefonso Falcones de Sierra (born 1959) is a Spanish lawyer and writer from Barcelona. He is famous for writing exciting historical fiction novels. His most well-known book is Cathedral of the Sea.
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The Life of Ildefonso Falcones
Ildefonso Falcones was born in 1959. His father was a lawyer, and his mother managed their home. When he was 17, Ildefonso was a talented horseback rider. He even became the Junior Champion of Spain in show jumping. He was also good at field hockey.
Early Life and Education
His sports career ended when his father passed away that same year. Ildefonso studied at the College of San Ignacio's Jesuits in Spain. He then went to university. He started studying both economics and law.
He later decided to focus only on law. To help pay for his studies, he worked at a bingo hall in Barcelona. This helped him balance his education with a job.
Balancing Law and Writing
Today, Ildefonso Falcones works as a lawyer. He has his own law firm in Barcelona. Even though he is busy with his legal work, he also loves to write books. He has to balance his job with his passion for writing. It took him five years to finish his very first novel.
Ildefonso Falcones's Books
Ildefonso Falcones is known for his historical fiction novels. These books often take readers back in time to different periods in Spanish history. They are filled with adventure and interesting characters.
Famous Novels
His first novel, Cathedral of the Sea, was published in 2006. It became a huge success. The story is set in Barcelona during the 14th century. It is a thrilling historical adventure.
His second novel, La mano de Fátima (2009), tells a story about the Morisco revolt. This was a time when a group of people called Moriscos faced challenges in Spain.
La reina descalza (2013) is his third novel. It takes place in Seville and Madrid in the 18th century. This book follows the lives of two women. One was a former slave from Cuba, and the other was a gypsy from Triana. The story happens around the time of the Great Gypsy Round-up.
His fourth novel, Los herederos de la tierra (2016), continues the story from La catedral del mar. His fifth book, El pintor de almas (2019), is set in Barcelona in the early 1900s. It explores the life of an artist during a time of social change. His most recent novel is Esclava de la libertad, published in 2022.
Political Views
Ildefonso Falcones has shared his political opinions. He supports the People's Party (PP) in Spain. In 2008, he showed his support for Mariano Rajoy. Rajoy was the PP's candidate for prime minister at the time. Falcones attended a political event at the Santa Maria del Mar church. Other leaders from the People's Party of Catalonia were also there.
Books by Ildefonso Falcones
- La catedral del mar (2006)
- La mano de Fátima (2009)
- La reina descalza (2013)
- Los herederos de la tierra (2016)
- El pintor de almas (2019)
- Esclava de la libertad (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Ildefonso Falcones para niños
