El Robespierre Español facts for kids
El Robespierre Español (Spanish: The Spanish Robespierre) was a special magazine from Spain. It was a political magazine, meaning it talked about government and public ideas. Its full name was El Robespierre Español, amigo de las leyes: o questiones atrevidas sobre la España. Even though it was only published for about a year, from 1811 to 1812, it was very important. This magazine was the first in Spain to be edited by a woman, María del Carmen Silva.
| Editor |
|
|---|---|
| Categories | Political magazine |
| Frequency | Irregular |
| Founder | Fernández Sardino |
| Founded | 1811 |
| First issue | March 1811 |
| Final issue | July 1812 |
| Country | Spain |
| Based in | Isla de León |
| Language | Spanish |
The Magazine's Story
The first issue of El Robespierre Español came out in March 1811. It was published "irregularly," which means it didn't come out on a fixed schedule, like every week or month.
The person who started the magazine was Fernández Sardino. He was also the first editor. However, he faced some difficulties during the War of Independence. Because of this, his wife, María del Carmen Silva, took over as the editor. This was a big deal because it was rare for a woman to edit a magazine back then. The magazine was based in a place called Isla de León, which is known as Cadiz today.
What the Magazine Believed In
El Robespierre Español had interesting ideas about how governments should work. It followed an Aristotelian way of thinking. This means it looked at revolution as a "declaration of public opinion through deeds."
The magazine explained that revolutions happened when people showed their feelings through actions. This was often because governments were "despotic." A despotic government is one that rules without caring about what the public thinks. The magazine argued that governments should listen to the public opinion.
The magazine stopped being published in July 1812.
See also
In Spanish: El Robespierre Español para niños
