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Francisco de Quevedo
ModernPoliticianSpain1580 — 1645
Spanish nobleman writer and secretary to the king.
Quick Facts
Born
1580
Died
1645
Country
Spain
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)38
Political (20%)67
Influence (20%)72
Legacy (20%)75
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)35
Total Score62.7
Francisco de Quevedo — Complete Timeline
1626 AD
Publication of 'El Buscón'Cultural◆ Major
Francisco de Quevedo published his picaresque novel 'Historia de la vida del Busc
LiteraturePicaresqueSatire
Impact: globalconstructive
1627 AD
Publication of 'Sueños y discursos'Cultural◆ Major
Quevedo published 'Sue
LiteratureSatireCensorship
Impact: nationalconstructive
1632 AD
Appointment as secretary to the kingPolitical Action
Quevedo was appointed secretary to King Philip IV, a position that gave him influence at court. However, his political career was marked by conflicts and rivalries, particularly with the powerful Count-Duke of Olivares.
AppointmentCourtPolitics
Impact: national
1639 AD
Imprisonment in the convent of San MarcosPolitical Action◆ Major
Quevedo was arrested and imprisoned in the convent of San Marcos in Le
ImprisonmentCensorshipOlivares
Impact: nationaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9