About María de Córdoba
Lived 1597 – 1678 (aged 80–81). María de Córdoba was a Spanish actor.
María de Córdoba (1597–1678), was a Spanish stage actress, known as Amarilis la bella and la sultana Amarilis.
She was a famous and popular diva of her era. She was celebrated in poems, songs, and writings by artists such as Pedro de Morales, Guillen de Castro, and Francisco de Quevedo, and was also involved in conflicts with members of the nobility because of her position as a favorite artist of the royal court.
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Who was María de Córdoba?
Spanish actor
When was María de Córdoba born?
María de Córdoba was born in 1597 in Madrid.
When did María de Córdoba die?
María de Córdoba died in 1678.
What was María de Córdoba's occupation?
María de Córdoba was an actor.
What nationality was María de Córdoba?
María de Córdoba was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María de Córdoba. https://biography.guide/maria-de-cordoba/
MLA: "María de Córdoba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-de-cordoba/.
Chicago: "María de Córdoba." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-de-cordoba/.
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