Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo

Spanish scholar (1856–1912)
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Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo
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Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was born on November 3, 1856, in Santander and died there on May 19, 1912[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][1][3][4][5][6][7]. A Spanish citizen[8], he worked as a writer, historian, librarian, politician, university teacher, and biographer[9], and was a member of the Catholic Church. His scholarly field was Spanish literature and the history of literature[10].

He held a full professorship from 1878 onward[11][12], served in the Congress of Deputies from 1884 to 1886, and was a Senator of the Kingdom from 1893 to 1899[11][12]. From 1907 he served as vocal of the Junta para Ampliación de Estudios e Investigaciones científicas[11][12]. His memberships included the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, the Royal Spanish Academy, the Royal Academy of History, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[13][14][15]. Among his honors was the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII.

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo

Summary

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Santander[2]. He was born on November 3, 1856[3]. He died in Santander[4]. He died on May 19, 1912[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], librarian[8], politician[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's place of birth was Santander[2].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo passed away in Santander[4].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was born on November 3, 1856[3].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was born on January 1, 1856[12].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo died on May 19, 1912[5].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo died on January 1, 1912[13].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo is buried at Santander Cathedral[14].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's father was Marcelino Menéndez Pintado[15].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's professions included writer[6].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo worked as a historian[7].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo worked as a librarian[8].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's professions included politician[9].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's professions included biographer[17].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's field of work was Spanish literature[18].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's field of work was history of literature[19].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held the position of member of the Congress of Deputies[20].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held the position of Senator of the Kingdom[21].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held the position of vocal of the Junta para Ampliación de Estudios e Investigaciones científicas[22].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held the position of full professor[23].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held the position of Q135939223[24].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo held the position of Q135599084[25].
  • Among Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's employers was Universidad Central[26].
  • Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was educated at University of Valladolid[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Santander[2], Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo… Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1856[3] and January 1, 1856[12]. His father was Marcelino Menéndez Pintado[15].

Education

Educated at University of Valladolid[27], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1241[30] and University of Barcelona[31], a public university[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1842[34], headquartered in Barcelona[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], librarian[8], politician[9], university teacher[10], and biographer[17]. Fields of work include Spanish literature[18], a sub-set of literature[36] and history of literature[19], an academic discipline[37]. Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was employed by Universidad Central[26]. Positions held include member of the Congress of Deputies[20], a public office[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1876[40]; Senator of the Kingdom[21], a position[41], in Spain[42], founded in 1876[43]; vocal of the Junta para Ampliación de Estudios e Investigaciones científicas[22]; full professor[23], an academic rank[44]; Q135939223[24]; and Q135599084[25]. A notable student of him was Ramón Menéndez Pidal[45].

Recognition

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo received the Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[46].

Personal Life

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 19, 1912[5] and January 1, 1912[13]. Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo passed away in Santander[4]. Burial took place at Santander Cathedral[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo include Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo[48], a public university[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1932[51] and Menéndez Pelayo International Prize[52], an award[53], in Spain[54].

Why It Matters

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo[48], a public university[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1932[51] and Menéndez Pelayo International Prize[52], an award[53], in Spain[54].

FAQs

Where was Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo born?

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's place of birth was Santander[2].

Where did Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo die?

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo died in Santander[4].

Who were Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's parents?

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo's father was Marcelino Menéndez Pintado[15].

What did Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo do for work?

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo worked as writer[6], historian[7], librarian[8], politician[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo go to school?

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was educated at University of Valladolid[27] and University of Barcelona[31].

What awards did Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo receive?

Honors received include Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[46].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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