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Publication of the Grammar

When: 1492
Where: Salamanca
Part of: Publication of Nebrija's Grammar of Castile

Nebrija published the first grammar of a modern European language in 1492, dedicated to Queen Isabella I of Castile.

The Gramática de la lengua castellana was published in 1492. It was the first work dedicated to the Spanish language and its rules, marking a milestone in linguistic scholarship by establishing grammar as a discipline for language rules.

Sources

Gramática de la lengua castellana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
Antonio de Nebrija Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25

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