Bernardino de Sahagún

Bernardino de Sahagún was a 16th-century Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary known for his work in documenting Aztec culture and language after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. He is best known for the “Florentine Codex,” a comprehensive ethnographic study that includes information about Aztec society, religion, customs, and history, written in both Nahuatl and Spanish. His efforts helped preserve indigenous knowledge and perspectives, making him a key figure in understanding Mesoamerican history and culture. Sahagún is often regarded as one of the first anthropologists for his systematic approach to studying a culture different from his own.