Luis de Góngora
Spanish Baroque lyric poet (1561-1627)
Luis de Góngora was born on July 11, 1561 (Julian calendar) in Córdoba and died on May 23, 1627 in Córdoba, aged about 66. Recorded occupations: poet, playwright, writer and Catholic priest. Country of citizenship: Spain. Positions held include chaplain. Associated movement: Barroquismo (barroco). Notable works include “Soledades” and “Fábula de Píramo y Tisbe”. Educated at University of Salamanca and College of Saint Catherine.
- Born
- July 11, 1561 (Julian calendar) · Córdoba
- Died
- May 23, 1627 · Córdoba
- Age at death
- about 66
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- poet, playwright, writer, Catholic priest
- Positions held
- chaplain
- Movements
- Barroquismo (barroco)
- Notable works
- Soledades, Fábula de Píramo y Tisbe
- Education
- University of Salamanca, College of Saint Catherine
- Wikipedia editions
- 54 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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