Martín Casillas
Martín Casillas (1556–1618) was a Spanish architect (″alarife″), best known for designing the Cathedral of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. His place of birth is disputed between the cities of Almendralejo and Trujillo in Extremadura. He trained with Francisco Becerra, with whom he would reach new Spain as an apprentice in 1573.
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Martín Casillas
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- Born
- 1556
- Died
- 1618
- Nationality
- Spain
- Occupation
- architect
- Languages
- Spanish
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Martín Casillas (1556–1618) was a Spanish architect (″alarife″), best known for designing the Cathedral of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. His place of birth is disputed between the cities of Almendralejo and Trujillo in Extremadura. He trained with Francisco Becerra, with whom he would reach new Spain as an apprentice in 1573.
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Born in 1556, died in 1618.
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