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Juan Mateos
AuthorBooks · Second hand1550-1643
Juan Mateos was a horseback hunter and the principal arbalist of Philip IV of Spain. In 1634, he authored Origen y dignidad de la caça, a hunting treatise dedicated to the Count-Duke of Olivares. In his dedication he said, "I write solely what I have done, and what I have seen; and what I have seen, do."
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Birth
1550
Death
1643
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Juan Mateos was born in Villanueva del Fresno in 1550 and lived a long life until 1643.
He was a key figure in the court of Philip IV, serving as a mounted huntsman and chief crossbowman.
His writing career includes a collection of 19 works exploring topics as diverse as theology and geography.
He is the author of New Testament Lexicography, showcasing his interest in academic and religious studies.
His literary legacy includes detailed research on the Valley of Mexico, blending his passion for writing with historical analysis.