Fray Luis de León

Fray Luis de León studied at Alcalá de Henares and Toledo before entering the convent of San Agustín Salamanca. He played a role in the controversies between Dominicans and Augustinians at the University of Salamanca. Some of his religious work created a stir, with some going as far as accusing him of infringing upong the Council of Trent. He was tried during the inquisition, imprisoned for five years, and eventually released to continue his studies.