Juan Fernández de Medrano y Sandoval
Juan Fernández de Medrano y Sandoval | |
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Coat of arms of the Fernández de Medrano family, Lords of Valdeosera (c. 1602) | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Juan Fernández de Medrano 16th century |
| Died | Unknown; last mentioned in monastery records on 10 February 1618 Likely San Prudencio de Monte Laturce, Calahorra, Spain |
| Resting place | Monastery of San Prudencio de Monte Laturce |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Home town | Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse | Not applicable (monk) |
| Children | None |
| Parent(s) | Tomás Fernández de Medrano and Isabel Ibáñez de Sandoval |
| Notable work(s) | Reconstruction of the Monastery of San Prudencio de Monte Laturce in Clavijo |
| Known for | Monk at the Monastery of San Prudencio de Monte Laturce, author of a significant will detailing bequests to various religious and family members, dedication to the Duke of Lerma |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Order | Order of St. Bernard of Cistercians |
| Profession | Monk, friar |
Juan Fernández de Medrano y Sandoval (1595, Madrid – 17th century, Monastery of San Prudencio de Monte Laturce) was a Spanish nobleman and monk of the Order of St. Bernard of Cistercians at the Monastery of San Prudencio de Monte Laturce in Clavijo and a member of the prominent House of Medrano. Juan renounced his inheritance to join the monastic life. His detailed will, drafted in 1616, reflects his dedication to religious service and familial responsibilities, distributing a significant fortune to various family members and religious institutions, including his monastery. Fernández de Medrano is remembered for his role in the monastic community and his contributions to the legacy of his family during Spain’s Golden Age.