Antonio Aparisi Guijarro facts for kids
Antonio Aparisi y Guijarro (born March 29, 1815 – died November 5, 1872) was an important Spanish politician and journalist. He was known for his strong traditional beliefs and his work in writing and politics during a changing time in Spain.
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Early Life and Education
Antonio Aparisi y Guijarro was born in Valencia. Even though his family was poor, he worked hard to get an education. He first studied at the Andresiano School in his hometown. Later, he attended the University of Valencia. He then went on to the University of Madrid. There, he studied law and became a legal advisor for the court.
Career as a Journalist and Politician
Antonio strongly believed in traditional Catholic values. He used his skills as a writer and journalist to share his ideas. In 1843, he started a magazine called La Restauración. Later, in 1855, he founded El Pensamiento, a newspaper in Valencia.
In 1858, Antonio was elected as a deputy (a type of representative) for Valencia. He joined a group known as the neocatólicos, who supported traditional Catholic views in politics. From 1862 to 1872, he was in charge of another newspaper, La Regeneración. During these years, he also wrote for La Esperanza and La Estrella.
Exile and Return
In 1865, Antonio was again elected as a deputy for both Valencia and Pamplona. The next year, he became a member of the Real Academia de la Lengua. This is a very important group that looks after the Spanish language.
In September 1868, a big revolution happened in Spain. Because of his strong traditional views, Antonio was forced to leave the country. He went to France for a time. In 1870, he attended a meeting about Carlism in Vevey, Switzerland. Carlism was a political movement that supported a different royal family for Spain. In the same year, he had a private meeting with Pope Pius IX.
When he returned to Spain, Antonio was elected as a senator for the Guipúzcoa province. He held this important position until he passed away on November 8, 1872. His ideas were greatly influenced by other thinkers like Jaime Balmes and Juan Donoso Cortés. His work is still seen today as an important example of Spanish traditionalism.
Major Works
Antonio Aparisi y Guijarro wrote many books, poems, and speeches. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Oda al Sol (Ode to the Sun)
- Oda a la Espada de don Jaime en Conquistador (Ode to the Sword of Don Jaime the Conqueror)
- Oda a España y Africa (Ode to Spain and Africa)
- La Cuestión Dinástica (The Dynastic Question) – written in 1869
- El Rey de España (The King of Spain) – written in 1869
- Restauración (Restoration) – written in 1872
- Doña Inés de Castro
- La Muerte de Don Fadrique (The Death of Don Fadrique)
- Pensamientos y Poesías (Thoughts and Poems)
- Discursos Parlamentarios (Parliamentary Speeches)
- Discursos Forenses (Forensic Speeches)
- Obras Completas (Complete Works) – published in 5 volumes between 1873 and 1877
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio Aparisi y Guijarro para niños
