Juan Bautista (born in

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, 1555; date of death unknown, but probably between 1606 and 1615) was a Mexican

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theologian and writer.

Life

He joined the Franciscans in his native city, and taught theology and metaphysics at the convent of St. Francis of Mexico. He was also a definitor of the province, and became Guardian of Tezcuco twice (1595 and 1606), of Tlatelolco (1600), and of

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in 1605.

Works

A number of his works are known by title only. Ten of these were written in the Nahuatl language, previous to 1607; several were printed at Mexico. He learned Nahuatl after joining the Franciscans.

References

;Attribution * The entry cites: **Mendieta, ''Historia eclesiastica'' Indiana (finished in 1599 but first published by Yeazbalceta, Mexico, 1870); **Juan de Torquemada, ''Los veinte y uno Libros Rituales y Monarchia Indiana con el origen y guerras de los Indios occidentales'' (first ed., Madrid, 1613; 2d ed., ibid., 1725); **Pinelo, ''Epitome'' (2d ed., Madrid, 1737–58); ** Nicolas Antonio, ''Biblioteca Hispana nova'' (Madrid, 1766), II; **Joaquin Garcia Ycazbalceta, ''Bibliografia mexicana del Siglo XVI'' (Mexico, 1886). {{DEFAULTSORT:Bautista, Juan 1555 births Mexican Franciscans Mexican theologians Year of death unknown Mexican male writers