Christopher Windebank (born 1615), was an English translator who lived in Madrid and worked as guide and interpreter for English ambassadors.
Christopher who was born in 1615 was a son of Sir Francis Windebank, (later Secretary of State to King Charles I).
[2] He was then sent to Madrid "to understand that court",[1] and lived for a time with the English ambassador, Sir Arthur Hopton.
In 1638 he made an imprudent marriage, which cost him his post, and on 5 August 1639 Hopton suggested that his wife should be placed in a convent.
Subsequently, being "a perfect Spaniard and an honest man",[1] he was found useful as a guide and interpreter by English ambassadors at Madrid.