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People from the Province of Ávila

  • John of the CrossJuan de Yepes y Álvarez entered the world on the 24th of June 1542 in Fontiveros, a small town near Ávila with only about 2,000 residents.
  • Teresa of ÁvilaTeresa Sánchez de Cepeda Dávila y Ahumada was born on the 28th of March 1515. Her birthplace remains a matter of historical debate between the cities of…
  • Tomás Luis de VictoriaTomás Luis de Victoria was born around 1548, most likely in Ávila, the main residence of his family at the time. His birthplace remains unclear since no…