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In the year 636, San Ildefonso founded Illescas

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In the past, Illescas was called from the greeks, Ilarcuris.
Actually, there is a school called "Ilarcuris" here in Illescas.

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It was one of the gates of the walled enclosure, that the king Alfonso VI would build in the year 1.085.

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It was built between the 13th-16th century and it was called "Iglesia de Santa María"

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The first mayor was Pedro de la Torre Fernández de Soto in  the year 1904

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During the "Comunity Wars" a man of Illescas called Juan de Padilla participated in the army and he died behaded in this war.
Actually, there is a high school called I.E.S. Juan de Padilla.

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In 1956, there were 2.325 people in Illescas and in 2001, there were 12.234 people.

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He was a writer of the 18th century, he was also member of "Orden de San Benito" , musician and "chantre" of the "Monasterio de Ripoll"
Actually, they have given their name to one of the best-know parks in Illescas

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It is the oldest tree in Illescas. In the past, it was in so many legends of the town.

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This place is so old. It was built in 1520. It was so important in the history of Illescas

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It was founded   in 1520 too.

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Some mayors of Illescas were Ricardo Aguilar Carmena (year 1920), José Nieto Moreno (1910), Felipe Delgado Redondo (1989)...

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It was founded in 1997. It was a popular place to enjoy a weekend.

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The culture house WAS built in 1995 by the town hall of Illescas. It was a place to celebrate many important parties.

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Domingo Martín Bautista was a priest of Illescas of 1917 and Gregorio Sanchéz of 1998.