Entre versos, denuncias y falsas profecías: la extraordinaria vida de Guillén de Casaus

Abstract

This work presents the extraordinary life of an unknown poet of the Spanish Golden Age: Don Guillén de Casaus. Through research in various Spanish and Mexican archives, we have been able to reconstruct his origins, his education and early years, his military activities in the Kingdom of Granada and his problematic governorship in Yucatán. We have also brought to light a series of accusations in the context of his trial of residence, that led to his imprisonment, as well as testimonies of his dramatic escape. Finally, we have dedicated the last pages to his activity as false prophet and his imprisonment by the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Toledo. These documents, most of them unpublished and unknown, have allowed us to recreate the life of this controversial and highly interesting figure.

Guillén de Casaus – Spanish Golden Age poetry – Yucatán – arbitrista– False prophet