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Abstract

Since the late 15th century, Valladolid went through a period of prosperity that strengthened its position as one of the most significant towns in the Crown of Castile during the 16th century. This propitious context, favouring the development of commercial and financial businesses, prompted the appearance of individuals who, alongside their families, began to increase their economic power and to reinforce their social links, leading them to occupy a position among the urban elite. The aim of this paper is to trace the figure of Antonio de Paredes, a moneychanger, considering both his financial activities and his growing presence among Valladolid's urban elite. This greater presence, along with his economic status and his well-earned reputation, paved the road for his sons to become part of the town's local council.

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Title
CAMBIADORES Y ELITES URBANAS: EL AUGE DE ANTONIO DE PAREDES Y SU FAMILIA EN VALLADOLID A INICIOS DEL SIGLO XVI */Moneychanging and Urban Elites: the Rise of Antonio de Paredes and his Family in Valladolid at the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century
Author
De La Vega, David Carvajal
Pages
193-222
Publication year
2016
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca
ISSN
02132079
e-ISSN
23863889
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish
ProQuest document ID
1795686042
Copyright
Copyright Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca 2016