Madrid in the Renaissance

The atlas holds 3 people and 9 moments here, from 1528 to 1598. The most recorded lives are Lope de Vega, Miguel de Cervantes and Hernán Cortés.

Notable people

1. Lope de Vega

   from 1562 to 1598

   6 moments here

   Spanish playwright, poet, and novelist of the Spanish Golden Age. Born and died in Madrid, Lope de Vega studied in Madrid and Alcalá, served in naval…

2. Miguel de Cervantes

   from 1566 to 1582

   2 moments here

   Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, soldier, purchasing agent and tax collector, best known for Don Quixote.…

3. Hernán Cortés

   in 1528

   1 moment here

   Spanish conquistador, commander, explorer, governor, and writer whose 1519–1521 campaign against the Aztec Empire helped establish Spanish rule in…

Moments

1. 1528 First return to Spain Hernán Cortés
2. 1562 Birth in Madrid Lope de Vega
3. 1566 Moves with family to Madrid Miguel de Cervantes
4. 1572 Studies at the Colegio Imperial Lope de Vega
5. 1582 Returns frequently to Madrid Miguel de Cervantes
6. 1587 Arrest at the Corral de la Cruz Lope de Vega
7. 1588 Departure from Madrid into exile Lope de Vega
8. 1595 Return to Madrid after pardon Lope de Vega
9. 1598 Marriage to Juana Guardo Lope de Vega

Related