Alonso de Covarrubias

Alonso de Covarrubias (1488–1570) was a Spanish architect and sculptor.

Also recorded as Alonso de Covarruvias.

Alonso de Covarrubias in brief

Born
1488
Died
1570
Known for
architect and sculptor
Place of birth
Torrijos
Contents

Overview

Born at Torrijos in 1488, died at Toledo in 1570.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish.

The field of work recorded is architecture. The authority associates the name with Plateresque.

Works named in the authority record are cathedral of the Magdalene, Main staircase (Royal Alcazar of Madrid) and Royal Alcazar of Madrid.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Alonso de Covarrubias”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q339190: Alonso de Covarrubias

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