Jerónimo Zurita y Castro
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Summary
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro was born on December 4, 1512[1], in Zaragoza[2]. He died on November 3, 1580[3], in Zaragoza[4]. He worked as a medievalist[5], writer[6], historian[7], and humanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (446 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Miguel Zurita[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Aragon[11]
- Position held: Major Chronicler of Aragon[12]
- Educated at: University of Alcalá[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Jerónimo Zurita[15]
- Family name: Zurita[16]
- Given name: Jerónimo[17]
- Student of: Hernán Núñez[18]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Library of the World's Best Literature[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22], Italian[23], Portuguese[24], Catalan[25], Ancient Greek[26], Latin[27], medieval Aragonese[28], Spanish[29]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Castro[30]
- Writing language: Spanish[31]
Why It Matters
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Jerónimo Zurita y Castro born?
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro was born in Zaragoza[2].
Where did Jerónimo Zurita y Castro die?
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro passed away in Zaragoza[4].
Who were Jerónimo Zurita y Castro's parents?
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro's father was Miguel Zurita[10].
What did Jerónimo Zurita y Castro do for work?
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro worked as a medievalist[5], writer[6], historian[7], and humanist[8].
Where did Jerónimo Zurita y Castro go to school?
Jerónimo Zurita y Castro was educated at University of Alcalá[13].