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José Gestoso y Pérez
1852–1917
A devoted chronicler of Seville, this Spanish writer and art historian spent his life documenting the city’s monuments, crafts, and past. His books remain a rich window into Andalusian history and heritage.
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Curiosidades antiguas sevillanas (serie segunda)
by José Gestoso y Pérez
About the author
Born in Seville on May 25, 1852, José Gestoso y Pérez was a Spanish writer, art historian, archaeologist, and noted specialist in ceramics. He dedicated much of his career to studying and preserving the artistic and historical legacy of his native city.
He is especially remembered for major works on Seville, including Sevilla monumental y artística, as well as studies of ceramics and decorative arts. His writing combined careful research with a clear love for the city’s buildings, traditions, and material culture.
Gestoso y Pérez died in Seville on September 26, 1917. His work has continued to matter because it preserves details about monuments, artworks, and local history that might otherwise have been lost.