Bartolomé de Las Casas
Spanish Dominican friar, historian, and social reformer (1474–1566)
Bartolomé de Las Casas was born on November 11, 1484 (Julian calendar) in Seville and died on July 17, 1566 (Julian calendar) in Madrid, aged 81. Recorded occupations: writer, theologian, chronicler, jurist, historian and human rights defender. Country of citizenship: Spain. Positions held include bishop of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Notable works include “A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies”. Educated at University of Salamanca.
- Born
- November 11, 1484 (Julian calendar) · Seville
- Died
- July 17, 1566 (Julian calendar) · Madrid
- Age at death
- 81
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- writer, theologian, chronicler, jurist, historian, human rights defender
- Positions held
- bishop of San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Notable works
- A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies
- Education
- University of Salamanca
- Wikipedia editions
- 57 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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