<h2 style="color:#e67300; font-size: 28px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;"> Uncovering the Legacy of the Lisperguer Wittemberg Family and La Quintrala </h2>

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Unveiling the History of the Lisperguer Wittemberg Family in Spain and Chile

Dear friends,

I am a Chilean-Spanish citizen, born in Chile and residing in Madrid for over forty years. As a lawyer and independent researcher, I have dedicated a significant part of my life to working in prestigious institutions such as the National Library of Spain, the Royal Academy of History, the National Archives, and several European and American repositories.

For more than a decade, I have carried out extensive research on the fascinating history of the Lisperguer Wittemberg family—a prominent German lineage protected by Emperor Charles V, whose members played influential roles in both Spain and colonial Chile between the 16th and 18th centuries. This family became one of the earliest and most significant colonial dynasties in Chile and is inseparably linked to one of the most emblematic and controversial figures in Chilean cultural memory: La Quintrala (Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer).

The results of this research have been published in my two works:

• El conquistador alemán Pedro Lisperguer Wittemberg: de cortesano de Carlos V y Felipe II a célebre precursor de Chile (Los protegidos del César)

• Los Lisperguer Wittemberg: luces y sombras de una singular familia alemana presente en la historia de España y Chile

Both books have been recognized by renowned academic institutions. The Chilean Academy of History has highlighted their originality and incorporated them into its library collections. They have also been acknowledged by the Chilean Institute of Genealogical Research and are preserved in the Royal Academy of History in Spain. The Casa de América in Madrid is currently reviewing the research, while the editorial committee of Cervantes Virtual has approved its inclusion in their digital library. Furthermore, an article based on this investigation will soon be published in Atenea Magazine, reaching audiences in Europe and the Americas. Recently, the Cóndor newspaper also featured this research.

Through this message, I aim to connect with scholars, university professors, historians, writers, foundations, publishers, and anyone interested in supporting or disseminating this historical investigation. My goal is to ensure that the story of the Lisperguer Wittemberg family, a lineage that left an indelible mark on the history of Spain and Chile, reaches a broader audience.

Thank you very much for your kind attention and any initiative that may help bring this research to light.

Kind regards,
Daniel Piedrabuena Ruiz-Tagle