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Golden Age
Consider the highest point of literary history in Spain. A golden age is a period in a field of endeavor when significant tasks were accomplished. The term originated from early Greek and Roman poets, who used it to refer to a time when mankind lived in a better time and was pure https://www.nps.gov/cham/planyourvisit/spanish-golden-age.htm#:~:text=The%20Spanish%20Golden%20Age%20(Siglo,famous%2C%20satirical%20novel%20Don%20Quixote. -
Pedro Calderon was born
Pedro Calderon de la Barca was born in Madrid, Spain, on January 17, 1600 Parker, Alexander A. “Pedro Calderón De La Barca.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 21 May 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pedro-Calderon-de-la-Barca. -
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Joined the University
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The second part of Don Quixote gets published
In the year 1615, the second part of Don Quixote gets published. -
His father death
Pedro Calderón's father passed away. He significantly influenced his childhood and the writing of his plays. -
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Thirty Years' War
There was a conflict between Catholics and Protestants. One of the main factors that led to the war was the appointment of a Catholic as the new Holy Roman Emperor, Fernando Segundo. -
He graduates
He graduated with a bachelor's degree in canon and civil law. https://www.istockphoto.com/es/fotos/fiesta-de-graduacion -
Philip IV crowned king of Spain.
In 1621 Philip IV was crowned King of Spain. http://www.humanhistoryinbrief.net/2021/04/philip-iv-of-spain.html -
Debut as a Playwright
Calderón's debut as a playwright was Amor, honor y Poder, performed at the Royal Palace on 29 June 1623. https://www.writeaplay.co.uk/event/the-progressive-playwright/ -
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He served in the army of Spain
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He publishes The Phantom Lady
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He publishes The Great Theater of the world
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he publishes La Vida es un Sueño
Life Is a Dream tells the story of King Basilio, who imprisons his son, Segismundo, at birth, because his astrological studies have given him reason to fear that the boy will grow up to be a tyrant and a rebel against his authority.
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He became a knight in the military.
In 1636 the king made him a Knight of the Military. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accolade -
He publishes El medico de su honra
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His brother Diego dies
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He publishes The mayor of Zalamea
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Honorary Champlain
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Last play
On March 3, 1680, he would compose his last play, Hado y divisa de Leonido y de Marfisa, inspired by the books of chivalry. -
Pedro Calderon died
Pedro Calderon de la Barca died on may 25th of 1681 on Madrid.
