Description:
(Historian, Writer) Francisco Antonio de Fuentes y Guzmán was a prominent Guatemalan criollo historian and poet known for his significant contribution to the preservation of colonial history. His professional life revolved around his work on the Recordación Florida, which stands as his sole surviving masterpiece. Through this historical text, Fuentes y Guzmán meticulously documented the cultural, political, and social aspects of Guatemala during the colonial period, shedding light on the region's past for future generations to study and appreciate.
