Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Villegas: Quick Facts

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Born	September 17, 1580? • Madrid • Spain
Died	September 8, 1645 • Spain
Notable Works	“Dreams” • “La vida del buscón”
Movement / Style	Golden Age

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