About Garcia de Cisneros
Lived 1455 – 1510 (aged 54–55). Garcia de Cisneros was a cleric, writer, publisher and theologian.
García Jiménez de Cisneros (1455–1510) was the abbot of Santa Maria de Montserrat in Spain.
As one of the early Spanish mystics, he was a pioneer in the use of meditative techniques, having been influenced both by the methodical prayers of the Devotio Moderna group, and the writings of Louis Barbo.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Garcia de Cisneros?
Spanish abbot
When was Garcia de Cisneros born?
Garcia de Cisneros was born in 1455 in Cisneros.
When did Garcia de Cisneros die?
Garcia de Cisneros died on 27 November 1510 in Santa Maria de Montserrat.
What was Garcia de Cisneros's occupation?
Garcia de Cisneros was a cleric, writer, publisher and theologian.
What nationality was Garcia de Cisneros?
Garcia de Cisneros's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Garcia de Cisneros
· DBpedia: García Jiménez de Cisneros
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