Spanish dramatist (1600-1681). Pedro Calderón de la Barca was born on 17 January 1600 in what is now Spain. Pedro Calderón de la Barca is remembered as a playwright, poet and military personnel, a citizen of Spain. Notable works include “Life is a Dream”, “The Constant Prince” and “The Great Theater of the World”. Positions held included Chaplain of the King of Spain.
Before and after
- from c. 1600s to 1890sDahomey
- from 1600 to 1611Polish–Swedish War of 1600–11
- 1600Rise of Baroque music
- 16th centuryRise of baroque architecture
- 17 January 1600Birth of Pedro Calderón de la Barca
- 17 February 1600Death of Giordano Bruno
- 2 July 1600Battle of Nieuwpoort
- from 22 August 1600 to 5 November 1600Sekigahara Campaign
- 19 November 1600Birth of Charles I of England
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