Bernardo de Iriarte facts for kids
Bernardo de Iriarte (born February 18, 1735, in Puerto de la Cruz, and died July 13, 1814, in Bordeaux) was an important Spanish politician and diplomat. He played a role in his country's government and represented Spain in other nations.
About Bernardo de Iriarte
Bernardo de Iriarte was born on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, which are part of Spain. He grew up to become a well-known figure in Spanish society.
Family and Connections
Bernardo had a famous brother named Tomás de Iriarte y Oropesa. Tomás was a well-known writer and poet, famous for his fables. This shows that talent ran in the Iriarte family!
His Work and Influence
Bernardo de Iriarte was a member of the Royal Spanish Academy. This is a very important organization in Spain that helps protect and improve the Spanish language. Being a member meant he was highly respected for his knowledge and contributions.
He was also a good friend of the famous Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Goya painted a portrait of Bernardo de Iriarte, which you can see at the top of this page. Bernardo even helped Goya by suggesting some of the names for Goya's mysterious and powerful "Black Paintings." This shows how close their friendship was and how much Goya valued Bernardo's ideas.
See also
In Spanish: Bernardo de Iriarte para niños
