Juan López de Hoyos facts for kids
Juan López de Hoyos (born 1511, died 1583) was a Spanish teacher and writer. He lived during the Renaissance, a time when people rediscovered old ideas about art, science, and learning. He is best known today for being the teacher of Miguel de Cervantes, who wrote Don Quixote. López de Hoyos called Cervantes his "beloved disciple" (a student he cared for very much). He also helped publish Cervantes' first poems in a book about Elisabeth of Valois, who was the wife of Philip II of Spain.
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Who Was Juan López de Hoyos?
Juan López de Hoyos was an important figure in Madrid, Spain. He was a schoolmaster, which means he was in charge of a school and taught many students. His school was a place where young people learned about history, literature, and other subjects. He helped shape the minds of many students, including the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes.
His Important Writings
Juan López de Hoyos wrote several books and documents. These works often described important events and places in Spain during his time. They give us a good look into what life was like in the 16th century.
Books by López de Hoyos
- Declaración de las armas de Madrid y algunas antigüedades: This book explained the symbols and history of the city of Madrid. It shared interesting facts about the city's past.
- Relación de la muerte y honras fúnebres del SS. Príncipe D. Carlos, hijo de la Mag. del Cathólico Rey D. Philippe el segundo nuestro señor (1568): This work described the death and funeral ceremonies for Prince Carlos, the son of King Philip II. It was a detailed report of a sad but important royal event.
- Hystoria y relación verdadera de la enfermedad, felicíssimo tránsito y sumptuosas exequias fúnebres de la Sereníssima Reyna de España doña Isabel de Valoys (1569): This book told the true story of the illness, peaceful passing, and grand funeral of Queen Elisabeth of Valois. This is the book where Cervantes' first poems appeared.
- Real apparato, y sumptuoso recebimiento con que Madrid ... rescibio a la Sereníssima reyna D Ana de Austria (1572): This writing described the magnificent welcome Madrid gave to Queen Anna of Austria. It showed how important royal visits were celebrated.
His Connection to Miguel de Cervantes
One of the most interesting things about Juan López de Hoyos is his link to Miguel de Cervantes. Cervantes is one of the most famous writers in Spanish history. López de Hoyos was his teacher, and he clearly thought highly of Cervantes. He even included Cervantes' early poems in one of his own published works. This shows how López de Hoyos supported his students' talents.
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See also
- In Spanish: Juan López de Hoyos para niños
