John of the Cross

John of the Cross (1542–1591) was a writer, poet and catholic priest.

Also recorded as Saint John of the Cross.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Juan de Yepes Álvarez.

Born at Fontiveros in 1542, died at Úbeda in 1591.

In detail

John of the Cross studied at University of Salamanca. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Works named in the authority record are Cantar del alma que se huelga de conocer a Dios por fe and Spiritual Canticle.

Work by John of the Cross is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Sources

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    “John of the Cross”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q190388: John of the Cross

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