Adrián Recinos
Adrián Recinos (1886–1962) was a Guatemalan historian, essayist, Mayanist scholar and translator, and diplomat. Recinos was a student of national history, especially the Maya civilization and the ancient history of the K'iche' and Kaqchikel people.
Adrián Recinos | |
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Adrian Recinos of Guatemala with Dr. Rowe of CBS in 1930 | |
| Born | July 5, 1886 |
| Died | 1962 |
| Nationality | Guatemalan |
| Known for | Translations of Mayan manuscripts to Spanish |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | History |
He published the first Spanish edition of Popol Vuh, based on his translation of the manuscript found in the Newberry Library, Chicago. He also published his translations of other ancient Mayan manuscripts, including the Anales de los Cakchiqueles.
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