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…
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…
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.…
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