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Alfonso de Valdés
AuthorBooks · Second hand1490-1532
Alfonso de Valdés was a Spanish humanist, who worked at the chancellery of the Emperor Charles V. He was the twin brother of Juan de Valdés.
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About Alfonso de Valdés
Birth
1490
Death
1532
Alfonso de Valdés was a Spanish humanist, who worked at the chancellery of the Emperor Charles V. He was the twin brother of Juan de Valdés.
Alfonso de Valdés was a prominent Spanish humanist born in Cuenca who left an indelible mark on Spanish thought.
His most famous work, the Dialogue of Mercury and Charon, is a fundamental piece of Renaissance literature.
As a theologian and philosopher, he successfully combined his intellectual work with an active political career.
His writings offer a unique perspective on key historical events of the 16th century, such as the Sack of Rome.
Throughout his life, this prolific author wrote a total of 18 works exploring themes of history and social thought.
