Julián Íñiguez de Medrano
Julián Íñiguez de Medrano y Ocáriz (Estella, Navarre 1520s–1585-1588?) was an author, knight, poet, and playwright of the Spanish Golden Age, lord of Maumusson, and became part of the court of Queen Margaret of Valois in Nérac. He is known for his book, La Silva Curiosa (Paris, 1583) dedicated to Queen Margaret de Valois. Before becoming familiar with Margaret de Valois, Julián Íñiguez de Medrano had spent many years travelling the world: Spain, Italy, Sicily, France, Flanders, Portugal, the Indies, and Africa.
Julián Íñiguez de Medrano Lord of Maumusson | |
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1212 AD Shield of the House of Medrano in Navarre "Gules field, Calatrava cross fleurdelisé and voided argent." | |
| Born | Julián Íñiguez de Medrano 1520s Estella, Navarre |
| Died | 1585–1588? |
| Occupation | Novelist, Poet, Playwright, Knight, Explorer, Courtier |
| Language | Spanish, French, Latin, Basque, Castilian etc. |
| Nationality | Navarrese |
| Period | 16th Century |
| Literary movement | Spanish Golden Age |
| Notable works | La Silva Curiosa, dedicated to Queen Margaret of Valois |
| Spouse | Sérène de Montauban (first wife), Francisca de Luca (second wife) |
| Children | Julián Íñiguez de Medrano, Pierre Íñiguez de Medrano, François Iñiguez de Medrano, Marie Iñiguez de Medrano |
| Relatives | Pedro Iñiguez de Medrano (father) María de Ocáriz (mother), 4 brothers |
Julián Íñiguez de Médrano, a Navarrese gentleman, illustrious for his knowledge and celebrated for his travels throughout almost the entire world. Medrano was a descendant of Iñigo Arista and the first Kings of Navarre, and a courtier of the Monarchs of Navarre. Julián Íñiguez de Medrano started a prolific lineage of Medrano's, lords of various noble houses in the south of France.