When was Antonio de Nebrija born and where did he grow up?
Antonio de Nebrija was born in 1444 into an hidalgo family in the town of Nebrixa. This place now bears the name Lebrija within the province of Seville.
Questions about Antonio de Nebrija
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major work did Antonio de Nebrija publish in 1492 and who received it?
In 1492, Antonio de Nebrija published Gramática de la lengua castellana. Queen Isabella I of Castile received this dedication personally.
How many copies of Antonio de Nebrija's Latin textbook Introductiones latinae sold out after its 1481 printing?
One thousand copies of his Latin textbook Introductiones latinae sold out quickly after its 1481 printing.
Which dictionary did Antonio de Nebrija release in 1492 and what followed a few years later?
In 1492, Antonio de Nebrija released Diccionario latino-español. A few years later, he reversed the order with Vocabulario español-latino around 1495.
Who confiscated Antonio de Nebrija's biblical translation work around 1504 and when did Cardinal Jiménez de Cisneros succeed him as inquisitor general?
Around 1504, Diego de Deza, Grand Inquisitor of Spain, suspected Nebrija and confiscated his biblical translation work. Cardinal Jiménez de Cisneros succeeded Deza as inquisitor general in 1507.