Luis Coloma

Born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1851, Luis Coloma Roldán studied law at the University of Seville before entering the Society of Jesus. Alongside his religious life, he built a career as a writer and journalist, publishing fiction, essays, and biographies.

He is most closely associated with Ratoncito Pérez, the small mouse who collects children's lost teeth, a character that became a lasting part of Spanish-speaking popular culture. Coloma was also a prolific author whose work included novels and short fiction, and he remained active in literary life until his death in Madrid in 1915.

His writing is often remembered for its lively storytelling and strong moral perspective, reflecting both his Jesuit background and the social world of his time. For many readers today, his name endures through the charm and staying power of the tooth mouse tale.