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Fray Francisco Alvarado (1756-1814) known by the Philosopher
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Fray Francisco Alvarado (1756-1814) known by the Philosopher
Fray Francisco Alvarado (1756-1814) of the Order of Preachers or Dominicans, known by the Philosopher Rancid. Illiberal. Carta XXXI del filosofo rancio y primera contra el dictamen de las comisiones sobre el restableciento y reforma de las casas religiosas. Edition, 1813. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain
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1813 Barcelona Cadiz Carta Contra Dominicans Episcopal Francisco Fray Letter Order Preachers Writter Alvarado Filosofo Primera
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1. Title: "Fray Francisco Alvarado, El Filósofo Rancio (The Rancid Philosopher): A 19th-Century Spanish Dominican Friar and Writer Fray Francisco Alvarado (1756-1814), a Dominican friar from Spain, is depicted in this 19th-century print. Known by the pen name "El Filósofo Rancio" (The Rancid Philosopher), Alvarado was an influential figure during the transitional period between the 18th and 19th centuries in Spain. He was born in Cadiz and studied at the University of Salamanca, where he became a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of the time. Alvarado's most famous work, "Carta XXXI del filosofo rancio y primera contra el dictamen de las comisiones sobre el restablecimiento y reforma de las casas religiosas" (Letter XXXI of the Rancid Philosopher and the First against the Report of the Commissions on the Restoration and Reform of Religious Houses), was published in Barcelona in 1813. This letter was a response to a report issued by the Royal Commissions on the Restoration and Reform of Religious Houses, which aimed to suppress and reform certain religious orders in Spain. Alvarado's letter was illiberal in nature and fiercely opposed the proposed reforms. He argued that the suppression of religious orders would lead to the moral decay of society and the abandonment of the poor and needy. His writings were influential in the political debates of the time and helped to shape the discourse on religious reform in Spain. This print, held in the Episcopal Library in Barcelona, is a testament to the enduring influence of Fray Francisco Alvarado and his contributions to Spanish literature and history. His work continues to be studied by scholars and historians today, providing valuable insights into the intellectual and political climate of 18th- and 19th-century Spain.
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