María de Zayas
María de Zayas was born on September 12, 1590. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About María de Zayas
María de Zayas y Sotomayor (born c. 12 September 1590) was a writer during the Spanish Golden Age. She is considered by many modern critics to be one of the pioneers of feminist literature, while others evaluate her within the context of Baroque literature. Her stories frequently depict the social challenges faced by women in 17th-century Spain.