Don Juan Manuel was a Spanish medieval writer, nephew of Alfonso X of Castile, son of Manuel of Castile and Beatrice of Savoy. He inherited from his father the great Lordship of Villena, receiving the
1575 in literature
…26 – Miguel de Cervantes is captured by Barbary pirates. unknown date The first primer in the Estonian language is published. First printed version of Don Juan Manuel's Tales of Count Lucanor appears. It was originally written in 1335. Anonymous – Arbatel de magia veterum…
Don Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena
Castle of Villena, capital of Seigneury of Villena.