Antonio de Capmany y Montpalau facts for kids
Antonio de Capmany y Montpalau (born November 24, 1742, in Barcelona – died November 14, 1813, in Barcelona) was a very smart Spanish writer and historian. He wrote about many different subjects.
Life of Antonio de Capmany
Antonio de Capmany was born in Barcelona, Spain. He went to a school run by the Jesuits in Barcelona. There, he studied subjects like logic and humanities, which are about human culture and thought.
Later, he joined the army. In 1762, he was part of the Spanish army that went to Portugal. After serving in the army, he decided to retire in 1770.
After leaving the army, Capmany became the secretary of the Royal Academy of History in Madrid. This is a very important group that studies and preserves Spanish history.
He was also chosen to be a representative for Catalonia in the Cortes of Cádiz. This was a special meeting where leaders from different parts of Spain came together. They worked to create a new constitution for Spain during a difficult time. Capmany was one of 51 representatives from Catalonia at this important meeting.
Antonio de Capmany passed away in Barcelona on November 14, 1813. He wrote a book about the history of his hometown, Barcelona, which is still considered very valuable today.
You can find a painting of Antonio de Capmany by an artist named Modesto Texidor. It is located in the Consulate Room at the Llotja School in Barcelona.
Family Life
Antonio de Capmany married Gertrudis Marqui in Seville in 1769.
Main Works
Antonio de Capmany wrote several important books. Some of his main works include:
- Memorias históricas sobre la marina, commercio, y artes de la antigua ciudad de Barcelona (4 volumes, 1779–1792): This book is a historical record about the navy, trade, and arts of the old city of Barcelona.
- Teatro histórico-critico de la elocuencia Española (1786): This work looks at the history and criticism of Spanish public speaking.
- Filosofía de la elocuencia (1776): This book explores the philosophy behind good public speaking.
- Cuestiones críticas sobre varios puntos de historia económica, política, y militar (1807): In this book, he discusses important questions about economic, political, and military history.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio de Capmany para niños
