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Francisco López de Villalobos

1473 – 1549

Spanish physician and author

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About Francisco López de Villalobos

Lived 1473 – 1549 (aged 75–76). Francisco López de Villalobos was a Spanish physician, author and translator.

Francisco Lopez de Villalobos (1473–1549) was a Jewish converso, physician and author in the 15th century. Villalobos is credited with one of the earliest descriptions of syphilis. He has been considered part of the School of Salamanca.

Francisco descended from a long line of physicians; his father, grandfather and several ancestors before him serving Spanish nobility, including King Fernando, the Duke of Alba, the Queen of Aragon and Emperor Charles V.

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Important facts

Born

1473, Zamora

Birth century

15th century

Died

1549

Occupation

Physician, author, translator

Nationality

Spain

Education

University of Salamanca

Also known as

Francisco Lopez de Villalobos

People in Francisco López de Villalobos's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Francisco

1416 – 1507

Anchorite

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Francisco López de Villalobos's

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Henry FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel

1512 – 1580

Courtier

Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco López de Villalobos?

Spanish physician and author (1473-1549)

When was Francisco López de Villalobos born?

Francisco López de Villalobos was born in 1473 in Zamora.

When did Francisco López de Villalobos die?

Francisco López de Villalobos died in 1549.

What was Francisco López de Villalobos's occupation?

Francisco López de Villalobos was a physician, author and translator.

What nationality was Francisco López de Villalobos?

Francisco López de Villalobos was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco López de Villalobos

· Wikidata: Q2842110

· DBpedia: Francisco López de Villalobos

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco López de Villalobos. https://biography.guide/francisco-lopez-de-villalobos/

MLA: "Francisco López de Villalobos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-lopez-de-villalobos/.

Chicago: "Francisco López de Villalobos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-lopez-de-villalobos/.

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