Description: Free eBay listing template designed by dewiso.com Famous Women of Seville Spain - Hotel Dona Maria - Spanish History Biography In English. About 65 pages of biographies of famous women from Seville, Spain.Published by the Hotel Dona Maria Paperback (6" x 9"). Tight and square binding. Clean pages with no readily visible underlining or writing.I combine shipping. I have been selling books, coins, sports cards and other collectibles for more than 20 years.All items securely packed.Please note: If ordering internationally please request a more accurate weight for your package. Contact me any time... We can be contacted at any time through eBay messages if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Some more details... Here is a long list of notable places, sites, buildings, historical events, and people from Seville, Spain that may be referenced in this book: Places, Sites, and Buildings1. Seville Cathedral - The largest Gothic cathedral in the world, containing the tomb of Christopher Columbus.2. La Giralda - The bell tower of Seville Cathedral, originally built as a minaret.3. Alcázar of Seville - A royal palace originally developed by Moorish Muslim kings.4. Plaza de España - A magnificent plaza built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.5. Torre del Oro - A historic watchtower on the Guadalquivir River.6. Metropol Parasol - A modern wooden structure in La Encarnación square, also known as "Las Setas" (The Mushrooms).7. Archivo General de Indias - A repository of valuable documents illustrating the history of the Spanish Empire in the Americas and the Philippines.8. Barrio Santa Cruz - The old Jewish quarter with narrow, winding streets and historic architecture.9. Casa de Pilatos - A beautiful palace mixing Gothic, Mudéjar, and Renaissance styles.10. Parque de María Luisa - A large public park that includes the Plaza de España and various museums.11. Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza - One of the oldest bullrings in Spain.12. Hospital de los Venerables - A former hospital for elderly priests, now a cultural center.13. Palacio de las Dueñas - A historic palace and former residence of the Duchess of Alba.14. Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla - The main fine arts museum in Seville.15. Santa Ana Church - One of the oldest churches in Seville, located in the Triana district.16. Basílica de la Macarena - The church housing the famous statue of the Virgin of La Macarena.17. Hospital de la Caridad - A Baroque charity hospital with significant art collections.18. Iglesia del Salvador - A prominent Baroque church in Seville.19. Archivo de la Real Chancillería - A historic archive housing legal documents.20. Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo - A historical monastery located just outside Seville. Historical Events1. The Reconquista (1248) - The Christian conquest of Seville from the Moors by Ferdinand III of Castile.2. Columbus's Voyages - Seville was a central hub for exploration after Columbus’s voyages, including the establishment of the Casa de Contratación in 1503.3. Seville as the Port of the Indies (16th-17th centuries) - The city was the main port for trade between Spain and the Americas.4. The Plague of 1649 - A devastating outbreak that killed a large portion of Seville's population.5. The Napoleonic Invasion (1808-1812) - Seville was occupied by French troops during the Peninsular War.6. The Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 - A world’s fair held in Seville to promote trade and cultural exchange between Spain and the Americas.7. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) - Seville was an early stronghold for the Nationalist forces.8. Expo '92 - A World's Fair held in Seville to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas. Notable People1. Ferdinand III of Castile - The king who reconquered Seville from the Moors.2. Pedro I of Castile (Pedro the Cruel) - A 14th-century king of Castile known for his harsh rule and association with Seville.3. Christopher Columbus - Though not from Seville, he has a strong connection to the city through his voyages and burial place.4. Hernán Cortés - Conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.5. Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - A famous Baroque painter from Seville.6. Diego Velázquez - Renowned Spanish painter born in Seville.7. Lope de Rueda - 16th-century playwright and actor, considered a precursor of the Spanish Golden Age theatre.8. Francisco Pacheco - Painter and writer, also the teacher and father-in-law of Velázquez.9. Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer - 19th-century poet and writer, born in Seville.10. Antonio de Nebrija - Humanist scholar known for writing the first Spanish grammar book.11. Luis Cernuda - 20th-century poet associated with the Generation of '27.12. Carmen Amaya - Influential flamenco dancer and singer.13. Paco de Lucía - Flamenco guitarist with deep ties to Seville’s flamenco tradition.14. Juan de Mesa - Renowned sculptor of the Baroque period.15. Francisco Herrera the Elder - Influential painter from the early Baroque period.16. Benito Arias Montano - Renaissance humanist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot Bible.17. Américo Castro - Historian and philologist known for his work on Spanish culture.18. Ana Caro de Mallén - 17th-century playwright and poet.19. Manuel de Falla - Composer with significant influence on Spanish music.20. María Pagés - Contemporary flamenco dancer and choreographer.21. Cristina Hoyos - Renowned flamenco dancer and actress.22. María de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias - Heiress to the Spanish throne in the late 19th century.23. José María Izquierdo - Journalist and poet known for his works on Seville’s traditions.24. José de Nebra - Composer known for his work in zarzuela and Spanish classical music.25. Luis de Morales - Renaissance painter also known as "El Divino." Free eBay listing template designed by © dewiso.com.
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: Portraits of famous women of Seville
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Genre: Biographies & True Stories, History
Original Language: English
Topic: American History, Architectural Photography, Architecture, Christian History, Contemporary History, Cultural History, Economic History, Family History, Family Life, Landscape Photography, Local History, Modern History, Photojournalism, Regional History, Social History, World History
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
