Prudencio de Sandoval facts for kids

Fray Prudencio de Sandoval (1553–1620) was a Spanish historian and a Benedictine monk. He was also a Bishop of Tuy from 1608 to 1612, and then the Bishop of Pamplona until he died.

A Monk and a Historian

Prudencio de Sandoval was born in Valladolid, a city in Spain. As a Benedictine monk, he dedicated his life to religious study and work. He also became very important as a historian, someone who studies and writes about the past.

His Work as a Chronicler

Sandoval continued the important historical writings that other famous historians, Florián de Ocampo and Ambrosio de Morales, had started. He gathered many old documents and records to help him write his books. These documents were very useful for understanding history.

Important Books He Wrote

One of Sandoval's most important books is called Historia de la vida y hechos del emperador Carlos V. This book is a key source for learning about the time when Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor ruled. It helps us understand many events from that period.

He also wrote Historia de los reyes de Castilla y León, sometimes called Historia de los cinco reyes. This book was published in Pamplona in 1615. It included information from old papers and writings on stone that are now lost. This means his book preserved valuable historical details that we might not have otherwise.

Later Life and Legacy

Prudencio de Sandoval passed away in Pamplona. Even after his death, his work continued to be important. His last book, Crónica del ínclito emperador de España don Alonso VII, was published in 1660, many years after he died. His writings continue to help historians understand the history of Spain.

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In Spanish: Prudencio de Sandoval para niños