When was Juan del Encina born and where did he grow up?
Juan del Encina entered the world on the 12th of July 1468 near Salamanca. He grew up as one of at least seven children born to a shoemaker named Juan de Fermoselle.
Questions about Juan del Encina
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who became Juan del Encina's primary patron after 1495?
Don Fadrique de Toledo, the second Duke of Alba, became Encina's primary patron after 1495. The Duke's household provided stability for years while Encina served as program director alongside rival Lucas Fernández.
What major religious appointment did Pope Julius II give to Juan del Encina in 1508?
Pope Julius II named him Archdeacon of Málaga Cathedral in 1508. In 1518 he left Málaga for a simpler benefice at Morón before traveling to Jerusalem the following year.
How many songs attributed to Juan del Encina survive today?
Sixty or more songs attributed to Encina survive alongside nine additional settings where music might apply. Most surviving works are villancicos resembling Italian frottola forms with three-voice and four-voice arrangements.
When did Juan del Encina die and when was his will presented?
Encina died around late 1529 or early 1530 according to records showing his will presented the 14th of January 1530. His remains were moved to Salamanca Cathedral choir in 1534 fulfilling burial wishes stated earlier.