Juan Alfonso de Baena

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1375 – 1434

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Who was Juan Alfonso de Baena?

Juan Alfonso de Baena was a Castilian troubadour. Born at Baena, he served as escribano escribiente at the court of John II of Castile. He was a Marrano. Thus, he was also called "Judino."

Under the title Cancionero de Baena, he collected poetry written during the reigns, and at the courts of, John I of Castile, Henry III of Castile, and John II. These included the works of many Marranos.

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Born
1375
Religion
  • Christianity
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • Spain
Died
1434

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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