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Julián Íñiguez de Medrano y Ocáriz was a nobleman, knight, courtier to the Kings of Navarre, poet, playwright of the Spanish Golden Age, and author. He held the title of Lord of Maumusson and was a descendant of Íñigo Arista and the first Kings of Navarre. In 1521, he participated in the failed attempt to secure an independent Kingdom of Navarre. After the 1524 general pardon, Julián participated in the battles and campaigns during the Ottoman-Habsburg wars under Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Afterward, he served as an interpreter and guide in Germany and Hungary for Antonio de Peralta y Velasco, 2nd Marquess of Falcés. He served as a man-at-arms for Henry II of Navarre during his stay with the prince in Paris. He later became part of the court of Queen Margaret of Valois in Nérac. Born into the noble Medrano family, he is best known for his book, La Silva Curiosa, which he dedicated to Queen Margaret of Valois. Before joining her court, Medrano spent many years traveling extensively through Spain, Italy, Sicily, France, Flanders, Portugal, the Indies, and Africa. He was renowned as a Navarrese gentleman, distinguished for his knowledge and celebrated for his journeys across much of the known world. Julián Íñiguez de Medrano started a prolific lineage, who became seigneurs of various noble houses in the south of France.