Author

Juan Ruiz

14th century Castilian poet, 1283–1350

Their life

Juan Ruiz (c. 1283 to c. 1350) was a medieval Castilian poet. He is known as the Archpriest of Hita (Arcipreste de Hita).

He is best known for El Libro de buen amor (The Book of Good Love), a poem described as ribald and earthy.

The available reference gives few other details about his life. It identifies him chiefly through his title and this poem.

Note: The reference does not mention Alcalá de Henares as his birthplace, and it gives c. 1350 as an approximate end date r

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