Cipriano de Valera was a Spanish Protestant reformer and theologian born in 1532. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Spanish, known as the Reina-Valera Bible, which was first published in 1602. This translation played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the Spanish-speaking world. De Valera was a contemporary of Martin Luther and was influenced by the Reformation movement. He dedicated his life to promoting religious reform and translating religious texts, making them accessible to Spanish speakers. His work has had a lasting impact on Spanish-speaking Protestant communities.