Pere Antoni Beuter facts for kids

Pere Antoni Beuter (1490–1554) was an important historian and writer from Spain. He spent most of his life in the city of Valencia. He was born in Germany but moved to Valencia to study.

Early Life and Studies

Pere Antoni Beuter was born in 1490. He came from Germany. He moved to Valencia, Spain, to study at the University of Valencia. There, he focused on Humanities, which includes subjects like history, literature, and philosophy.

A Career in Service

Beuter had several important jobs during his life. He worked as a secretary for Archbishop Erhard of Marche. This role involved helping the Archbishop with his letters and official duties.

In 1540, he traveled to Rome. There, Pope Paul III appointed him as an "apostolic preacher." This meant he was given special permission to preach and teach about religious topics.

After his time in Rome, Beuter returned to Valencia. He became the rector, or head, of the university. He also taught as a professor of Old Testament Scripture. This shows he was very knowledgeable about history and religious texts.

His Important History Books

Pere Antoni Beuter is best known for his history books. These books are called "historiographical" works.

History of Valencia

One of his most famous books was about the history of Valencia. The first part of this book was published in 1538. It talked about how the city of Valencia was founded. This book was very popular. Because it was so successful, he wrote a new version in Spanish in 1546.

General Chronicle of Spain

He also wrote a second part of his major work. This part was entirely in Spanish. It was published in 1550 and was called "Second part of the general chronicle of Spain." This book covered a broader history of Spain. Beuter had planned a third part, but it was never published and has not been found.

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In Spanish: Pere Antoni Beuter para niños