José Eusebio de Llano Zapata facts for kids

José Eusebio de Llano Zapata (born 1721, died 1780) was an important Peruvian thinker. He was a smart person who studied many things, wrote books, and worked as a scientist. He was born in Lima, Peru, and later passed away in Cadiz, Spain.

His Life and Studies

José Eusebio de Llano Zapata went to school at the Franciscan College of Buenaventura de Guadalupe. He also had special teachers, who were Jesuit scholars like José Ignacio de Vargas and Alonso de la Cueva. These teachers helped him learn a lot about different subjects.

Travels and Writings

Between 1751 and 1755, Zapata traveled quite a bit. He visited places like Chile, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. He wanted to publish his writings about the history and science of South America.

In 1755, he traveled to Spain to get permission to publish his important books. Even though it was hard to get full approval, he still managed to publish an early version of his Memoirs. He also put together a collection of letters, called an epistolary, from famous people of his time. These letters were published in two books.

His Published Works

José Eusebio de Llano Zapata wrote many interesting books and papers. Here are some of his notable works:

• Resolution on Latin Endings (1743): This was a paper about some tricky Latin words. He wrote about how certain words should end in Latin, based on the rules of the language.
• Responses to Criticisms (1745): Zapata wrote this to answer questions and criticisms about some Latin letters he had written earlier. It showed he was ready to defend his ideas.
• Translation of Hygiasticon (published later): He translated a book called Hygiasticon, which was about how to stay healthy. The original book was written by a Jesuit named Leonardo Lessio.
• Daily Critical-Historical-Meteorological Observation (1747): This was like a daily diary of events in Lima, Peru. It recorded everything that happened from March 1 to March 28, 1747, including weather and historical notes.
• Answer to King Ferdinand VI (1756): After a big earthquake hit Lima on November 1, 1755, King Ferdinand VI of Spain asked for information. Zapata, who knew a lot about Lima's geography, wrote an answer to the King about the earthquake.

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In Spanish: José Eusebio de Llano Zapata para niños