Diego de Torres Villarroel

Diego de Torres Villarroel (1693 – 19 June 1770) was a Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca. His most famous work is his autobiography, Vida, ascendencia, nacimiento, crianza y aventuras del Doctor Don Diego de Torres Villarroel (first published 1743).

Personal facts

Diego de Torres Villarroel
Alias (AKA)Gran Piscátor
Birth dateJune 17, 1693
Birth place
Spain , Salamanca
Nationality
Spain
Citizenship
Spain
Date of deathJune 19, 1770
Place of death
Spain , Salamanca
Education
University of Salamanca
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  1. http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/FichaAutor.html?Ref=86