Santa Maria was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he received his primary and secondary education. He went to Mexico as a young and enrolled in the University of Mexico, where he earned a degree in Canonic Law. Following this, he was ordained as priest. [1]
It was in Mexico that Santa Maria wrote most of his works and became successful as a poet. His Poetic style was known as "cultural", because it was based on religious and historical themes. He wrote his verses in both Spanish and Latin. His work has been included in many anthologies.[1]
First rector of the Tridentino Seminary in Mexicoedit
In 1690, Carlos de Sigüenza, a Mexican Intellectual, became fascinated with the adventures of Puerto Rican named Alonzo Ramirez, who as a child embarked from San Juan, Puerto Rico on an adventurous voyage in 1675, that would take him around the world and eventually to his final destination Yucatan, Mexico. Sigüenza wrote the book titled "Infortunios de Alonso Ramírez" (The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramirez) where he narrated these adventures. Archival evidence recently discovered by Fabio López-Lázaro proves not only the existence of Ramírez but also the historical accuracy of his experiences with pirates, most noticeably William Dampier, as narrated by Sigüenza.[2] Santa Maria held the position of Censor from the Holy Office in Mexico when he was approached by Sigüenza. During this period of time, the church would normally censor that type of work, however Santa Maria who like Ramirez was also a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, overlooked his obligations and cleared it for publication. It is believed that Alonso Ramirez is the first Puerto Rican to have traveled around the world. Eventually, Santa Maria became the first rector of the Tridentino Seminary in Mexico. Father Francisco Ayerra de Santa Maria died in Mexico in 1708.[3]
francisco, ayerra, santa, maría, father, note, 1630, 1708, considered, puerto, rico, first, native, born, poet, puerto, rico, first, native, born, poetborn1630san, juan, puerto, ricodied1708mexicooccupationpriestnationalitypuerto, rican, contents, early, years. Father Francisco Ayerra de Santa Maria note 1 1630 1708 is considered to be Puerto Rico s first native born poet Francisco Ayerra de Santa MariaPuerto Rico s first native born poetBorn1630San Juan Puerto RicoDied1708MexicoOccupationpriestNationalityPuerto Rican Contents 1 Early years 2 First rector of the Tridentino Seminary in Mexico 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksEarly years editSanta Maria was born in San Juan Puerto Rico where he received his primary and secondary education He went to Mexico as a young and enrolled in the University of Mexico where he earned a degree in Canonic Law Following this he was ordained as priest 1 It was in Mexico that Santa Maria wrote most of his works and became successful as a poet His Poetic style was known as cultural because it was based on religious and historical themes He wrote his verses in both Spanish and Latin His work has been included in many anthologies 1 First rector of the Tridentino Seminary in Mexico editIn 1690 Carlos de Siguenza a Mexican Intellectual became fascinated with the adventures of Puerto Rican named Alonzo Ramirez who as a child embarked from San Juan Puerto Rico on an adventurous voyage in 1675 that would take him around the world and eventually to his final destination Yucatan Mexico Siguenza wrote the book titled Infortunios de Alonso Ramirez The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramirez where he narrated these adventures Archival evidence recently discovered by Fabio Lopez Lazaro proves not only the existence of Ramirez but also the historical accuracy of his experiences with pirates most noticeably William Dampier as narrated by Siguenza 2 Santa Maria held the position of Censor from the Holy Office in Mexico when he was approached by Siguenza During this period of time the church would normally censor that type of work however Santa Maria who like Ramirez was also a native of San Juan Puerto Rico overlooked his obligations and cleared it for publication It is believed that Alonso Ramirez is the first Puerto Rican to have traveled around the world Eventually Santa Maria became the first rector of the Tridentino Seminary in Mexico Father Francisco Ayerra de Santa Maria died in Mexico in 1708 3 See also edit nbsp Puerto Rico portal nbsp Biography portal nbsp Literature portal List of Puerto Rican writers List of Puerto Ricans Puerto Rican literatureNotes edit In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Ayerra and the second or maternal family name is de Santa Maria References edit a b Puerto Rican Poetry A Selection from Aboriginal to Contemporary Times by Roberto Marquez Pg 25 26 Publisher University of Massachusetts Press January 31 2007 ISBN 1 55849 562 2 ISBN 978 1 55849 562 3 The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramirez The True Adventures of a Spanish American with 17th Century Pirates University of Texas Press 2011 The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramirez 1690 External links editThe Misfortunes of Alonso Ramirez 1690 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Francisco Ayerra de Santa Maria amp oldid 1201075431, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
