author
W. R. de Villa-Urrutia
1850–1933
A Spanish diplomat, statesman, and historian, he brought a storyteller’s eye to real figures from European history. His books often revisit queens, nobles, and political intrigue with the confidence of someone who knew official power from the inside.
1 Audiobook
Lucrecia Borja: Estudio Histórico
by W. R. de Villa-Urrutia
About the author
Born in Havana in 1850 and later active in Madrid, Wenceslao Ramírez de Villa-Urrutia—often published as W. R. de Villa-Urrutia—was a Spanish nobleman, diplomat, and writer. He served in public life at a high level, including a term as Spain’s Minister of State in 1905, and he was also a member of both the Royal Academy of History and the Royal Spanish Academy.
Alongside his diplomatic career, he wrote extensively on historical subjects. His works focus on prominent figures and episodes from Spanish and European history, including books on Lucrezia Borgia, royal personalities, and international relations. That mix of political experience and historical curiosity gives his writing a tone that is both informed and vividly human.
He died in Madrid in 1933. For listeners drawn to biography, court politics, and the drama of the past, his work offers a window into history written by someone who had spent a lifetime close to power.