María a Balteira
Galician female troubadour
About María a Balteira
Born 1300. María a Balteira was a troubadour, trobairitz, soldadeira, composer, spy and singer.
Miniature from the Cancioneiro da Ajuda, showing a soldadeira (right) dancing and playing the pandeiro. María Pérez , called La Balteira ("the Balteira"), was a Galician trobairitz and soldadeira.
Life María Pérez was a composer and singer who wrote sacred plainsong, performed in the courts of Europe, and was somewhat of an adventurer.
She was popular at the courts of Ferdinand III of Castile and Alfonso X of Castile, and the latter dedicated a song to her.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was María a Balteira?
Galician female troubadour
When was María a Balteira born?
María a Balteira was born in 1300 in Armea.
When did María a Balteira die?
María a Balteira died in Salamanca.
What was María a Balteira's occupation?
María a Balteira was a troubadour, trobairitz, soldadeira, composer, spy and singer.
What nationality was María a Balteira?
María a Balteira's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: María Pérez Balteira
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María a Balteira. https://biography.guide/maria-a-balteira/
MLA: "María a Balteira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-a-balteira/.
Chicago: "María a Balteira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-a-balteira/.
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