Boscán Almogaver, Juan (c. 1495-1542)

Spanish poet. His works were published posthumously in 1543 in three books, the first containing traditional Castilian metres, the second and third innovatory imitations of Italian poetry, particularly that of Petrarch. This introduction into Spain of Italian metres marked an important departure for Spanish poetry.

In 1553 a translation by Boscán Almogaver of Castiglione's Il cortegiano was published. His friendship with Garcilaso de la Vega was of great significance for the development of Spanish poetry.