biography
| name: |
Galindo, Beatriz
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known as la Latina
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pronunciation:
[galindoh]
| sex:
| female
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| lived:
| (c.1474–1534)
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| biography:
| Humanist, widely known for her scholarship, born in Salamanca, W Spain. She married Francisco Ramírez (known as ‘el Artillero’ for his valour and skill as a soldier) who was secretary to Fernando V. Galindo taught Queen Isabella Latin, and is believed to have advised her on matters of state. She wrote good Latin verse, notes on classical writers, and a commentary on Aristotle. |
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