Historical figures in Alcalá de Henares
The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1526 to 1982. The most recorded lives are Miguel de Cervantes, Pope Francis and Lope de Vega. Among them Writers, Educators and Military Leaders, across the Age of Exploration and the Renaissance.
Notable people
Ignatius of Loyola
in 1526
1 moment here
Basque Spanish priest, former soldier, and founder of the Society of Jesus. His documented movements span Gipuzkoa, Castile, Catalonia, France, the…
Lope de Vega
in 1581
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…
Miguel de Cervantes
in 1547
1 moment here
Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, soldier, purchasing agent and tax collector, best known for Don Quixote.…
Octavio Paz
in 1982
1 moment here
Mexican poet, essayist, editor, and diplomat whose international postings and teaching appointments connected Mexico City, the United States, Europe,…
Pope Francis
in 1973
1 moment here
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was an Argentine Jesuit priest, archbishop of Buenos Aires, cardinal, and head of the Catholic Church and…
Moments
- 1526 Studies and imprisonment at Alcalá Ignatius of Loyola
- 1547 Born in Alcalá de Henares Miguel de Cervantes
- 1581 Completion of studies at Alcalá Lope de Vega
- 1973 Jesuit tertianship and final vows Pope Francis
- 1982 Cervantes Prize ceremony Octavio Paz