José de Sigüenza
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José de Sigüenza was a historian, poet and Spanish theologian.
A Hieronymite monk, de Sigüenza was the prior of the monastery
of El Escorial
, where he served as both librarian and historian. He is best known for his works on ecclesiastical history
, in particular his History of the Order of St. Jerome (ca.1605), which discusses in detail the construction of El Escorial.
A Hieronymite monk, de Sigüenza was the prior of the monastery
Monastery
Monastery denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of monastics, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in community or alone .Monasteries may vary greatly in size – a small dwelling accommodating only...
of El Escorial
El Escorial
The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the king of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 kilometres northwest of the capital, Madrid, in Spain. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and...
, where he served as both librarian and historian. He is best known for his works on ecclesiastical history
Ecclesiastical History
Ecclesiastical History or ecclesiastical history may refer to:*Ecclesiastical history *Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum by Bede*Church History , pioneer work on the Christian Church by Eusebius of Caesarea...
, in particular his History of the Order of St. Jerome (ca.1605), which discusses in detail the construction of El Escorial.