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Francisco de Robles

1592 – 1650

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About Francisco de Robles

Lived 1592 – 1650 (aged 57–58). Francisco de Robles was a Spanish book merchant.

Francisco de Robles was a bookseller in Madrid, whose shop was near the Puerta de Guadalajara. He was also a publisher; among his books are the first editions of Don Quixote and the Exemplary Novels (1613), by Miguel de Cervantes. Robles contracted with the printer Juan de la Cuesta to print Don Quijote in his shop at Atocha 87, in Madrid, which is today a museum and cultural center, and home of the Sociedad Cervantina.

Robles was godfather of Cuesta's two children.

Before moving to Madrid, his father, Blas de Robles, had published Cervantes' La Galatea in 1585 in nearby Alcalá de Henares, after paying Cervantes 336 reales for its copyright (privilegio).

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Important facts

Born
1592
Birth century
16th century
Died
1650
Occupation
Book merchant
Nationality
Spain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco de Robles?

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When was Francisco de Robles born?

Francisco de Robles was born in 1592.

When did Francisco de Robles die?

Francisco de Robles died in 1650.

What was Francisco de Robles's occupation?

Francisco de Robles was a book merchant.

What nationality was Francisco de Robles?

Francisco de Robles was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco de Robles

· Wikidata: Q19007672

· DBpedia: Francisco de Robles

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