Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
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a Spanish dramatist, poet, writer and knight of the Order of Santiago. He is known as one of the most distinguished Baroque writers of the Spanish Golden Age, especially for his plays.
Born
Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barreda González de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riaño 17 January 1600 Madrid, Spain
Died
25 May 1681 (aged 81) Madrid, Spain
Alma mater
Colegio Imperial de Madrid University of Salamanca
Occupation
Playwright, poet, writer
adultbasic
Spain
Children
Pedro José
era
1600-1800
Literary movement
Spanish Golden Age
Relatives
Diego Calderón (father) Ana María de Henao (mother)
Spouse
Devora Tésta