Miguel de Fuenllana (c. 1500–1579) was a Spanish vihuelist and composer of the Renaissance.
Little is known about his life. Based on his name, it is assumed that his roots lie in the municipality of Fuenllana in the province of Ciudad Real, although he was born in Navalcarnero, Madrid. Blind from birth, he composed a Libro de música para vihuela intitulado Orphenica Lyra (Seville, 1554), which was dedicated to Philip II of Spain. When Isabel de Valois, Philip II’s third wife, came to court, she brought with her a group of French instrumental musicians who wanted to remain at the Spanish court. Fuenllana alternated with this group, and his musical works were performed alongside those of foreign artists. After the queen’s death in 1568, he continued to work at the Spanish court. From 1574, he served Don Sebastian of Portugal in Lisbon.
