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Martí Joan de Galba

1440 – 1490

Spanish writer

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About Martí Joan de Galba

Lived 1440 – 1490 (aged 49–50). Martí Joan de Galba was a writer.

Martí Joan de Galba (; died 1490) was a Valencian author. He is often considered to be the co-author of the famous Catalan language epic Tirant lo Blanch, which he worked on after the death of his friend, Joanot Martorell. But the nature of his contributions have been called into question, based on differences in the manuscript and the first printed edition by .

David H. Rosenthal, one of the three translators of the work into English, notes a consistency in the portions attributed to Galba; especially place-names and his familiarity with John Mandeville's Travels. However, the philologist, Joan Coromines, suggests that Galba's role was limited to copy editing; such as dividing the book into chapters.

Joan Roís de Corella has been cited as a more likely source for any substantive additions to the text.

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Important facts

Born
1440
Birth century
Died
1490
Occupation
Nationality
Crown of Aragon
Also known as
Marti Joan de Galba

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martí Joan de Galba?

Spanish writer

When was Martí Joan de Galba born?

Martí Joan de Galba was born in 1440.

When did Martí Joan de Galba die?

Martí Joan de Galba died in 1490.

What was Martí Joan de Galba's occupation?

Martí Joan de Galba was a writer.

What nationality was Martí Joan de Galba?

Martí Joan de Galba's recorded nationality: Crown of Aragon.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martí Joan de Galba

· Wikidata: Q1338820

· DBpedia: Martí Joan de Galba

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