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Beatriz Galindo

Type Figure Region Spain Time c. 1465–1534 Also known as Beatriz Galindo、La Latina、拉丁女

Beatriz Galindo, known as 'La Latina', was a rare female Latin scholar of the early Spanish Renaissance;…

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  1. 1488–1504Salamanca · CastileRecognized by Isabella I for her Latin learning, she entered the court, taught the queen and her children the Latin classics, and took part in courtly scholarly salons and the administration of religious charitable institutions.
  2. 1511–1534Madrid · CastileAfter Isabella's death she remained active in Castilian scholarly and charitable circles, continuing Latin teaching, writing, and hospital management; between 1511 and 1520 she maintained her scholarly status amid court changes, influencing later women's education.

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