Mateo Rosas de Oquendo facts for kids

Mateo Rosas de Oquendo (born around 1559 – died in 1612) was one of the first writers in Peru to use satire. Satire is a type of writing that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to make fun of people's mistakes or society's problems. He was born in Spain and later traveled to the New World, which is what people called the Americas back then.

In the New World, Mateo Rosas de Oquendo worked for the Viceroy of Peru, García Hurtado de Mendoza. A Viceroy was like a governor who ruled a colony for the King of Spain. Mateo helped the Viceroy as his secretary.

Mateo's Life and Travels

Mateo Rosas de Oquendo was involved in important events in the New World. Records show he helped with the "conquest" of Tucumán, an area that is now part of Argentina. During this time, he was named the Accountant of Royal Finances. This meant he managed the King's money in that region.

He also helped to establish the city of La Rioja in Argentina. He received land grants in areas called Canchanga and Camiquín. Around 1598, he likely left Peru and moved to Mexico, where he settled.

His Writings

Mateo Rosas de Oquendo's works are very old and rare. They are mostly found in two special handwritten books called manuscripts. One manuscript is kept at the National Library of Spain in Madrid, Spain. The other is at the Library of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. These manuscripts help us learn about his satirical writings from long ago.

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In Spanish: Mateo Rosas de Oquendo para niños