Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora
Don Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora (August 14, 1645 – August 22, 1700) was one of the first great intellectuals born in the New World - Spanish viceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico City). He was a criollo patriot, exalting New Spain over Old. A polymath and writer, he held many colonial government and academic positions. Sigüenza is considered the da Vinci mexicano ("Mexican da Vinci").
Don Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora | |
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| Born | Don Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora August 14, 1645 Mexico City, New Spain |
| Died | August 22, 1700 (aged 55) Mexico City, New Spain |
| Occupation(s) | priest, poet, non-fiction writer, mathematician, historian, philosopher, cartographer, explorer, and cosmographer |
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