Fuentes Collection

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (center) with Cuban sportsman Elicio Arguelles, Jr. and fishing-boat captain Gregorio Fuentes in Cuba during the filming of " The Old Man and the Sea" in 1956

Battle of Fuentes de Onoro, Castile and Leon, Spain
Battle of Fuentes de Onoro (3-5 May 1811), Castile and Leon, Spain. 1811

Tobacco factory, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Tobacco factory E Fuentes, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1900s

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c
2919736 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi

British Horse Artillery at Fuentes dOnoro
British horse artillery at Fuentes dOnoro. Battle of Fuentes dOnoro : Wellington manages to defeat Massena but comments If Boney had been there we would have been damnably licked. Date: 1811

Jose Jacinto Milanes y Fuentes (1814-1863), renowned poet, linguist and writer who has been acclaimed as one of the best exponents of Cuban literature with the publication of El Conde Alarcos (1838)

Portrait Pedro Enriquez Gusman Portrait bust
Portrait of Pedro Enriquez Gusman, Portrait bust in oval to the left of Pedro Enriquez Gusman, in armor. Below the oval his name and titles are written on a pedestal

Pedro Conde Fuentes - 1
PEDRO ENRIQUES ACEVEDO DE TOLEDO, conde de FUENTES Spanish administrator in the Netherlands. Date: 1535 - 1610

Ausias March (1397-1459). Valencian poet. Works of this poet published by Diego Fuentes. Printed in Barcelona by Fernando Roca. 1864

Pedro Conde Fuentes - 2
PEDRO ENRIQUES ACEVEDO DE TOLEDO, conde de FUENTES Spanish administrator in the Netherlands. Date: 1535 - 1610

The Story of the King, an audience is granted by Louis XIV to the Count of Fuentes
XIR895608 The Story of the King, an audience is granted by Louis XIV to the Count of Fuentes, Ambassador to King Philip IV of Spain at the Louvre

MOZART: CLEMENZA DI TITO. Model of a setting designed by Georg Fuentes for the performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts La Clemenza di Tito given at Frankfurt in 1795

Thomas Picton (1758-1815) English soldier. In the Peninsular campaign he commanded the Fighting Division in Spain (1810) and distinguished himself at Busaco, Fuentes de Onoro, Badajoz, and Vittoria

Pedro Fuentes Guzman
PEDRO GUZMAN, count of FUENTES Spanish acting governor of the Netherlands

FUENTES D ONORO 1811
Battle of Fuentes d Onoro : Wellington manages to defeat Massena but comments If Boney had been there we would have been damnably licked

Battle of Fuentes Donoro
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN Battle of FUENTES DE ONORO Wellington defeats Massena, admitting If Boney had been there we would have been damnably licked !

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"Fuentes: A Tapestry of Stories and Legends" In the vibrant tapestry of history, the name "Fuentes" weaves its way through time, leaving behind a trail of captivating tales. From literary giants to courageous warriors, from picturesque landscapes to artistic masterpieces, this name carries with it a rich heritage that spans continents and centuries. One such tale takes us back to 1956 in Cuba, where Ernest Hemingway stands at the center of attention. Captured in an iconic photograph are Cuban sportsman Elicio Arguelles Jr. , fishing-boat captain Gregorio Fuentes, and the legendary author himself during the filming of "The Old Man and the Sea. " In their shared passion for adventure and storytelling, these men embody the spirit that defines Fuentes. But Fuentes is not confined to one place or one era. It stretches across Spain's Castile and Leon region, where echoes still resonate from the Battle de Onoro. Here brave soldiers fought valiantly for their beliefs on hallowed grounds soaked in both triumph and tragedy. Venturing further south brings us to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, home to a tobacco factory that once buzzed with activity. The aroma of freshly rolled cigars mingled with whispers of dreams as workers crafted their artistry by hand – a testament to dedication and skill passed down through generations. Artistic expression finds its place within Fuentes' realm too. The portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi transports us into another world as we gaze upon Port of Fuentes' bustling harbor scene captured on paper centuries ago. These intricate sketches bring life back into forgotten moments frozen in time. Across borders yet again lies British Horse Artillery at Fuentes dOnoro – an image etched onto history's canvas forevermore. Amidst smoke-filled battlefields stood brave soldiers who faced adversity head-on with unwavering courage; their stories forever intertwined with the name Fuentes.