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QUINTANA, Manuel Jos頨1777-1857). Spanish writer

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QUINTANA, Manuel Jos頨1777-1857). Spanish writer

QUINTANA, Manuel Jos頨 1777-1857). Spanish writer and liberal politician. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

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1777 1857 Autonomous Community Corolla Cultura Cultural Culturales Culturas Engravings Institution Institutional Institutions Letters Liberal Literary Manuel Policies Politicians Quintana Spaniard Spaniards Sweet Upright Writter Writters Writting Europeans


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Manuel José Quintana (1777-1857): A Prominent Spanish Writer and Liberal Politician This enchanting portrait captures the likeness of Manuel José Quintana, a significant figure in Spanish literature and politics during the 19th century. Born in Madrid, Spain, in 1777, Quintana was a prolific writer and a leading liberal politician. His literary works, which spanned various genres including poetry, drama, and essays, showcased his keen insight and eloquence. Quintana's political career began in earnest during the Trienio Liberal (Liberal Triennium) of 1820-1823, when Spain experienced a brief period of constitutional rule. He served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales (Spanish Parliament) and advocated for progressive policies, such as freedom of speech and the separation of church and state. Despite his liberal leanings, Quintana's political beliefs were not without controversy. He was a vocal critic of the absolutist monarchy and the Inquisition, which earned him the ire of the conservative forces that eventually regained power. Quintana was exiled from Spain for several years as a result of his political activism. This elegant engraving, held in the National Library of Madrid, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who was not only a master of the written word but also a passionate advocate for the public institutions and policies that would shape Spain's future. The sweet bay leaves and letters inscribed at the bottom of the image serve as a testament to Quintana's literary prowess, while the corolla and cultural references evoke the European literary traditions that influenced his work. Manuel José Quintana's legacy as a Spanish writer and liberal politician continues to resonate, inspiring generations of thinkers and artists who have sought to challenge the status quo and promote progress and enlightenment.

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