Luis de León
Spanish poet and academic
Born
1527
499 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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A prominent figure of the Spanish Renaissance, this individual contributed significantly to poetry and academia. Involved with the University of Salamanca, this scholar taught theology and engaged deeply with literature. His poetry often reflected themes of spirituality and nature, drawing from both classical influences and personal experience. Imprisoned for several years due to religious conflicts, this individual resumed academic and poetic work after release, creating lasting works that resonate with literary traditions. The influence extended beyond poetry into broader cultural discussions of the period.
Published the poem 'La Perfecta Casada'
Authored works such as 'Los Nombres de Cristo'
Contributed to the theological debates of the time
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