Juan Alfonso de Baena
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Juan Alfonso de Baena (ca.1375-ca.1434) was a Castilian troubadour. Born at Baena, he served as escribano escribiente (notarial secretary) at the court of John II of Castile. He was a Marrano, or Jew who had converted to Christianity. Thus, he was also called "Judino."
Under the title Cancionero de Baena, he collected poetry written during the reigns, and at the courts of, John I of Castile, Henry III of Castile, and John II. These included the works of many Marranos.
