Don Juan Manuel

Don Juan Manuel (1282–1400) was a writer and politician.

Also recorded as Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena; Juan Manuel of Castile.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Juan Manuel.

Born at castillo-palacio de Escalona in 1282, died at Córdoba in 1400.

In detail

the recorded working language is Old Spanish.

Positions recorded include Mayordomo mayor of the King of Castile and Adelantado mayor de la frontera de Andalucía.

Works named in the authority record are Tractado de la Asunçión de la Virgen María, Libro de las armas, Libro enfenido, Tales of Count Lucanor, Libro de los estados and Libro del cavallero et del escudero.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q373007: Don Juan Manuel

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