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Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva
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Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva Astengo
10 August 1757 Játiva, Spain
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| Died | 26 March 1837 (aged 79) Dublin, Ireland
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| Seat X of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 13 December 1796 – 26 March 1837 |
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| Preceded by | Diego Antonio Rejón de Silva |
| Succeeded by | Jerónimo de la Escosura |
Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva Astengo (born August 10, 1757 – died March 26, 1837) was an important Spanish priest, historian, and writer. He was known for his deep knowledge of history, especially the history of the Church. He also served in important roles for the Spanish royal family.
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Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva: A Spanish Scholar
Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva Astengo was born in Játiva, a town in Spain. From a young age, he showed great interest in learning.
Early Life and Education
Joaquín Villanueva studied at the University of Valencia. This was a very important university in Spain. He focused his studies on history, especially the history of the Church. His hard work helped him become a well-known expert in this field.
A Career in the Church and History
After his education, Joaquín Villanueva became a priest. His skills and knowledge were quickly noticed. He was appointed as a court preacher in Madrid. This meant he gave sermons and religious talks to the royal family. He also became a confessor at the royal chapel. A confessor is a priest who hears confessions.
Besides his duties in the Church, Villanueva was a respected historian. He wrote many works about the history of the Church. His writings helped people understand the past better. He was also a member of the Real Academia Española, a very important group that looks after the Spanish language.
Moving to Ireland and "Phoenician Ireland"
In 1823, Joaquín Villanueva moved to Ireland. He continued his scholarly work there. Ten years later, in 1833, he published a very interesting book. It was called Phoenician Ireland.
In this book, Villanueva tried to prove a unique idea. He suggested that ancient people called the Phoenicians had settled in Ireland a very long time ago. The Phoenicians were famous sailors and traders from the Middle East. His book was later translated into English in 1837 by Henry O'Brien.
Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva passed away in Dublin, Ireland, on March 26, 1837. He left behind a legacy as a dedicated priest, a careful historian, and a thoughtful writer.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva para niños
