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 novels. His most well-known book is Cathedral of the Sea.
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About Ildefonso Falcones
Ildefonso Falcones was born in 1959. His father was a lawyer, and his mother was a homemaker.
Early Life and Sports
When he was 17, Ildefonso was a talented horseback rider. He became the Junior Champion of Spain in show jumping. He also played field hockey very well. His sports career ended when his father passed away that same year.
Education and Career
He studied at the College of San Ignacio's Jesuits in Spain. Later, he went to university to study economics and law. He decided to focus on law and worked at a bingo hall in Barcelona to help pay for his studies.
Today, Ildefonso Falcones works as a lawyer. He has his own law firm in Barcelona. For many years, he has balanced his legal work with his passion for writing books. It took him five years to finish his first novel.
His Famous Books
Ildefonso Falcones is known for writing historical fiction. These are stories set in the past, often with real historical events.
Cathedral of the Sea
His first novel, Cathedral of the Sea, was published in 2006. It quickly became a best-seller. The story takes place in Barcelona during the 14th century. It tells an exciting tale from that time.
Other Historical Novels
- La mano de Fátima (2009) is his second novel. It is about the Morisco revolt in Spain.
- La reina descalza (2013) is set in the 18th century. It follows the lives of two women, one from Cuba and one from Triana. The story includes the Great Gypsy Round-up.
- Los herederos de la tierra (2016) continues the story from La catedral del mar.
- El pintor de almas (2019) is set in Barcelona in the early 1900s. It tells the story of an artist during a time of social change.
Views on Politics
Ildefonso Falcones has shared his political views. He supports the People's Party (PP) in Spain. In 2008, he supported Mariano Rajoy, who was running for prime minister. He attended a political event at the Santa Maria del Mar church with other party leaders.
List of Books
- 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)
Images for kids
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Ildefonso Falcones in the church of Santa Maria del Mar in 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Ildefonso Falcones para niños
