Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada
Castilian historian and bishop (1170-1247)
Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada was born in 1170 in Puente La Reina – Gares and died on June 10, 1247 (Julian calendar) in Lyon, aged about 77. Recorded occupations: Catholic priest, historian, warrior, politician, scholar and writer. Country of citizenship: Crown of Castile. Positions held include archbishop of Toledo and Bishop of Osma. Notable works include “De rebus Hispaniae” and “Historia Arabum”. Educated at University of Bologna and University of Paris.
- Born
- 1170 · Puente La Reina – Gares
- Died
- June 10, 1247 (Julian calendar) · Lyon
- Age at death
- about 77
- Citizenship
- Crown of Castile
- Occupations
- Catholic priest, historian, warrior, politician, scholar, writer
- Positions held
- archbishop of Toledo, Bishop of Osma
- Notable works
- De rebus Hispaniae, Historia Arabum
- Education
- University of Bologna, University of Paris
- Wikipedia editions
- 18 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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