also known as the three kings
Gaspar, one of the Three wise men, brought the gift of frankincense
the people who did the jobs on Santa Clara were the Indians, missionaries,explorers and other people that fallowed Gaspar De Portola and Junipero Serra.
One or more of the magi. Their names are not recorded (the notion that there were three of them rather than some other number and the names Caspar/Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar came along much later).
The wise men are called the Magi or the three kings.
Yes, they are considered to be saints. Legend and tradition says that they converted to Christianity. Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar are memorialized on January 6. Relics said to be those of the Magi are held in the Cologne Cathedral
It is uncertain as to whether or not there were 3: there were 3 GIFTS of the Magi, though.
On the night, of January 5, the figurines of the Three Wise Men are added to the nativity scene. Before going to bed the children place their old shoes under their bed or in the living room, where the Wise Men will leave them their presents. Some also place outside the house, some hay and a bucket with water for the animals, and even some cookies and milk for Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar.
Baltasar Porcel's birth name is Baltasar Porcel i Pujol.
Baltasar Marradas died in 1638.
Melchor Roel's birth name is Melchor Roel Rivas.
Baltasar Silva was born in 1984.
Baltasar Gracián died in 1658.
Baltasar Barreira was born in 1531.
Baltasar Lobo was born in 1910.
Baltasar Lobo died in 1993.
Baltasar Marradas was born in 1560.
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. oro, incienso, y mirra. Los Reyes Magos (literally, the Meiji Kings) (Melchor, Gaspar, Baltasar) are said to have come from the East to bring those gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. In most Spanish cultures "Three Kings Day" (Día de los Tres Reyes Magos) is the day gifts are exchanged. Christmas Day is for reverence. Three Kings Day (January 6) is the day to exchange gifts.