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Francisco de Quevedo

1580-1645

Francisco de Quevedo was a Spanish writer, poet, and politician of the Golden Age.

Biography

Francisco de Quevedo was a Spanish writer, poet, and politician of the Golden Age.

He was born in 1580 in Madrid, Spain, and is known for his satirical prose and sharp wit.

He wrote works such as 'The Life of the Swindler' and stood out for his rivalry with the writer Luis de Góngora.

In addition to his literary work, Quevedo was involved in political and diplomatic affairs.

He passed away in 1645, leaving a literary legacy that endures to this day..