For other people with this surname, see Torquemada Antonio de Torquemada (circa 1507, León, Spain - 1569), was a Spanish writer of the Renaissance.
Between 1528 and 1530 he lived in Italy and he was secretary of the Count of Benavente.
He composed popular works that were translated in France, Italy and England.
Two of his famous works, Don Olivante de Laura and Jardín de Flores curiosas were mentioned by Miguel de Cervantes in the first part of Quijote.
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