Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Enrique Flórez
Table of Contents
Introduction References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics
Quizzes
Temple ruins of columns and statures at Karnak, Egypt (Egyptian architecture; Egyptian archaelogy; Egyptian history)
History Buff Quiz
Read Next
The Prado Museum facade at the Diego Velaszquez memorial. Established in 1819, the museum is considered the best collection of Spanish art and one of the world's finest collections of European art. Madrid, Spain
7 Buildings You Ought to Visit in Madrid
Lead image for "A Timeline of the World in 8 Maps"
A Timeline of the World in 8 Maps
Encyclopaedia Britannica thistle graphic to be used with a Mendel/Consumer quiz in place of a photograph.
31 Masterpieces of Painting in Madrid
Discover
Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro
Why Is Christmas in December?
The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.
What If the President Is Impeached?
The Prado Museum facade at the Diego Velaszquez memorial. Established in 1819, the museum is considered the best collection of Spanish art and one of the world's finest collections of European art. Madrid, Spain
20 Paintings You Have to Visit at the Museo del Prado in Madrid
Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009
Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?
World Data Locator Map: Australia
Is Australia an Island?
Facsimile of one of William Henry Ireland's forgeries, a primitive self-portrait of William Shakespeare(tinted engraving). Published for Samuel Ireland, Norfolk Street, Strand, December 1, 1795. (W.H. Ireland, forgery)
The Time a Law Clerk Successfully Forged a New Shakespeare Play to Impress His Dad
Stylish light blue jeans on wooden background, closeup of inset pocket
Why Do Jeans Have That Tiny Pocket?

Enrique Flórez

Spanish historian
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://mainten.top/biography/Enrique-Florez
Feedback
Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login).
Thank you for your feedback

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

External Websites
Also known as: Enrique Flórez de Setién y Huidobro
Written and fact-checked by
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Article History
Quick Facts
In full:
Enrique de Setién y Huidobro Flórez
Born:
July 21, 1702, Villadiego, Spain
Died:
May 5, 1773, Madrid (aged 70)
Subjects Of Study:
history of Spain
See all related content

Enrique Flórez (born July 21, 1702, Villadiego, Spain—died May 5, 1773, Madrid) was a Spanish historian and representative figure in the movement to reform education under Charles III; he was the major scholar behind the 51-volume España sagrada (“Sacred Spain”), a monument of 18th-century historiography. In 1718 Flórez entered the Augustinian order and studied philosophy with the priests of Piedrahita, moving a year later to teach in the Augustinian college of Salamanca. After earning his doctorate from the universities of Santo Tomás, Ávila, and Alcalá, he moved further from strictly theological studies and dedicated himself to historical scholarship. Named rector ...(100 of 244 words)

Access the full article
Help support true facts by becoming a member.