About Alonso de Andrade
Lived 1590 – 1672 (aged 81–82). Alonso de Andrade was a Spanish catholic priest, writer, historian, missionary and catholic theologian.
Alonso de Andrade (1590 – 20 June 1672) was a biographer and ascetic writer.
Biography Andrade was born in Toledo, Spain. Before entering the Society of Jesus (1612) he read philosophy in Toledo, was afterwards rector of Plasencia and minister in foreign countries. He died in Madrid in 1672.
Works
Andrade is best known for continuing Nieremberg's Varones Ilustres, biographies of distinguished members of the Society of Jesus.
In his declining years, he wrote some thirty-four volumes on different subjects, including . The 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia praises his style and orthodoxy, but considers him careless and overly simple.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alonso de Andrade?
Biographer and ascetic writer
When was Alonso de Andrade born?
Alonso de Andrade was born in 1590 in Toledo.
When did Alonso de Andrade die?
Alonso de Andrade died on 20 June 1672 in Madrid.
What was Alonso de Andrade's occupation?
Alonso de Andrade was a catholic priest, writer, historian, missionary and catholic theologian.
What nationality was Alonso de Andrade?
Alonso de Andrade was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Alonso de Andrade
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