Madrid in the Scientific Revolution

The atlas holds 4 people and 22 moments here, from 1562 to 1660. The most recorded lives are Lope de Vega, Miguel de Cervantes and Diego Velázquez.

Notable people

1. Lope de Vega

   from 1562 to 1635

   9 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 1616

   6 moments here

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

3. Diego Velázquez

   from 1622 to 1660

   5 moments here

   Spanish Baroque painter and court artist to Philip IV of Spain. Born in Seville, he trained there before establishing his long-term home and career…

4. Peter Paul Rubens

   from 1603 to 1628

   2 moments here

   Flemish Baroque painter, designer, humanist, collector, and diplomat. Rubens was born at Siegen, spent formative years in Cologne and Antwerp, worked…

Moments

1. 1562 Birth in Madrid Lope de Vega
2. 1566 Moves with family to Madrid Miguel de Cervantes
3. 1572 Studies at the Colegio Imperial Lope de Vega
4. 1582 Returns frequently to Madrid Miguel de Cervantes
5. 1587 Arrest at the Corral de la Cruz Lope de Vega
6. 1588 Departure from Madrid into exile Lope de Vega
7. 1595 Return to Madrid after pardon Lope de Vega
8. 1598 Marriage to Juana Guardo Lope de Vega
9. 1603 Arrival in Madrid on Spanish mission Peter Paul Rubens
10. 1608 Settles near Antón Martín Hospital Miguel de Cervantes
11. 1610 Moves to Calle del León Miguel de Cervantes
12. 1610 Purchase of the Calle de Francos house Lope de Vega
13. 1612 Moves to Calle de las Huertas Miguel de Cervantes
14. 1614 First Mass Lope de Vega
15. 1616 Dies at his Calle del León home Miguel de Cervantes
16. 1622 First documented Madrid journey Diego Velázquez
17. 1624 Settlement at the Madrid court Diego Velázquez
18. 1628 Eight-month diplomatic stay in Madrid Peter Paul Rubens
19. 1631 Return from Italy to Madrid Diego Velázquez
20. 1635 Death in Madrid Lope de Vega
21. 1660 Return to Madrid after Island of Pheasants duties Diego Velázquez
22. 1660 Death in Madrid Diego Velázquez

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