Biographical Information
Little is known about Laso de la Vega's life. He was a criollo, i.e. a Mexican-born person of full Spanish ancestry. Historians have culled from church and academic records the information that he earned a Bachelor's degree, and registered for a course in canon law at the University of Mexico in 1623. He had the title of Licenciado (literally "Licensed", or "Bachelor"), generally meaning someone licensed to practice secular or Canon law.
He was appointed vicar of the sanctuary of Tepeyac (near Mexico City) in 1647, and rebuilt the first chapel there, which enclosed a local freshwater spring. He was promoted to the cathedral chapter in 1657. His writings demonstrate a great zeal for the Catholic faith and expertise in the Nahuatl language.
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