Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora
Philosopher, Author
1645 – 1700
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Who was Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora?
Don Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora was one of the first great intellectuals born in the Spanish viceroyalty of New Spain. He was a creole patriot, exalting New Spain over Old. A polymath and writer, he held many colonial government and academic positions.
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- Born
- Aug 14, 1645
Mexico City - Also known as
- Carlos de Siguenza y Gongora
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Spain
- Profession
- Employment
- National Autonomous University of Mexico
- Lived in
- Mexico City
- Died
- Aug 22, 1700
Mexico City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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