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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