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Life In Mexico

Frances Calderón de la Barca 3 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Frances Calderón de la Barca, a Scottish-born writer who married a Spanish diplomat, shares her observations of Mexican society during a two-year residence in the 19th century. The podcast consists of letters originally written to her family, offering an intimate look at the country's culture, politics, and daily life. It provides a unique historical perspective from a foreigner with privileged access to Mexican high society.

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Life In Mexico - Frances Calderon de la Barca - Part 3 Jun 1, 2026 15738 FRANCES CALDERON DE LA BARCA, born in Edinburgh, 1804, the daughter of William Inglis. After her father's death she settled in America, where she married the Spanish diplomat, Don Angel Calderon de la Barca. She accompanied him on his various appointments to Mexico, Washington, and finally to Madrid, where she was created Marquesa de Calderon de la Barca by Alfonso XII and died in 1882. The presen

Life In Mexico - Frances Calderon de la Barca - Part 2 May 31, 2026 35004 FRANCES CALDERON DE LA BARCA, born in Edinburgh, 1804, the daughter of William Inglis. After her father's death she settled in America, where she married the Spanish diplomat, Don Angel Calderon de la Barca. She accompanied him on his various appointments to Mexico, Washington, and finally to Madrid, where she was created Marquesa de Calderon de la Barca by Alfonso XII and died in 1882. The presen

Life In Mexico - Frances Calderon de la Barca - Part 1 May 30, 2026 34781 FRANCES CALDERON DE LA BARCA, born in Edinburgh, 1804, the daughter of William Inglis. After her father's death she settled in America, where she married the Spanish diplomat, Don Angel Calderon de la Barca. She accompanied him on his various appointments to Mexico, Washington, and finally to Madrid, where she was created Marquesa de Calderon de la Barca by Alfonso XII and died in 1882. The presen