Seville in the Scientific Revolution
The atlas holds 4 people and 7 moments here, from 1547 to 1623. The most recorded lives are Diego Velázquez, Miguel de Cervantes and Hernán Cortés.
Notable people
Diego Velázquez
from 1599 to 1623
3 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…
Miguel de Cervantes
from 1587 to 1597
2 moments here
Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, soldier, purchasing agent and tax collector, best known for Don Quixote.…
Hernán Cortés
in 1547
1 moment here
Spanish conquistador, commander, explorer, governor, and writer whose 1519–1521 campaign against the Aztec Empire helped establish Spanish rule in…
Lope de Vega
in 1602
1 moment 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…
Moments
- 1547 Death at Castilleja de la Cuesta Hernán Cortés
- 1587 Establishes his Andalusian base in Seville Miguel de Cervantes
- 1597 Imprisoned in Seville's Royal Jail Miguel de Cervantes
- 1599 Baptism at the Church of St. Peter Diego Velázquez
- 1602 Residence in Seville Lope de Vega
- 1610 Apprenticeship with Francisco Pacheco Diego Velázquez
- 1623 Return to Seville Diego Velázquez