Daniel Granada facts for kids

Daniel Granada (born in Vigo, Spain in 1847 – died in Madrid in 1929) was a Spanish-Uruguayan writer and a person who studied languages very deeply, called a philologist. He lived most of his life in Montevideo, Uruguay, from the 1850s until 1904, when he went back to Spain.

Granada is famous for his book Vocabulario Rioplatense Razonado. This book brought together his studies of language, different cultures, geography, and the history of the Río de la Plata region. It is still a very important book for studying languages in Uruguay today.

Who Was Daniel Granada?

Daniel Granada was born in Spain but moved to Uruguay when he was young. He spent many years there, becoming a well-known writer and scholar. A scholar is someone who studies a lot and knows a lot about a particular subject. Daniel Granada was especially interested in language and culture.

His Early Life and Move to Uruguay

Daniel Granada was born in Vigo, Spain, in 1847. When he was still a child, in the 1850s, his family moved to Montevideo, Uruguay. This move greatly influenced his life and work. He grew up learning about both Spanish and Uruguayan cultures.

His Work as a Philologist

A philologist is like a language detective. They study words, where they come from, how they change over time, and how people use them. Daniel Granada was a dedicated philologist. He spent a lot of time researching the unique ways people spoke in the Río de la Plata region, which includes parts of Uruguay and Argentina.

Contributions to Culture and Language

Daniel Granada made big contributions to understanding the culture and language of Uruguay. He was part of important groups and wrote books that are still used today.

The Club Universitario

From 1868, Daniel Granada was a member of the Club Universitario. This was a group where people discussed important ideas. He wrote about "Causas del movimiento intelectual en la República" (which means "Reasons for the intellectual growth in the Republic"). In this work, he looked at the social and political situations in Uruguay and how they affected thinking and learning.

Vocabulario Rioplatense Razonado

Granada's most famous work is Vocabulario Rioplatense Razonado. The first edition came out in 1889, and a second one followed in 1890. This book is like a special dictionary. It explains words and phrases used in the Río de la Plata area. But it's more than just definitions. It also includes information about:

• Philology: The study of language and words.
• Ethnography: The study of different cultures and peoples.
• Geography: The study of the land and its features.
• Regional history: The history of specific areas.

This book helped people understand the unique language and traditions of the region. It is still widely used by people who study languages in Uruguay.

Later Works and Folklore

After his big dictionary, Daniel Granada continued to write. His later books gave more details about Uruguayan regional folklore and customs. Folklore includes traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community. Customs are the usual ways of doing things in a group or society. His work helped preserve these important parts of Uruguayan culture.

Return to Spain and Legacy

In 1904, Daniel Granada returned to Spain. He had spent many years in Uruguay, becoming a key figure in its intellectual life. His work continues to be important for understanding the history of language and culture in the Río de la Plata region. He showed how language is connected to a country's history, people, and way of life.

See also

In Spanish: Daniel Granada para niños