José Fernández Montaña facts for kids
José Fernández Montaña (born in 1842 in El Franco, Asturias, Spain – died in 1935) was a very smart Spanish man. He was a priest, a lawyer, a language expert, and a historian. This means he studied many different things and wrote about them.
About José Fernández Montaña
José Fernández Montaña was a man who dedicated his life to learning. He was a Catholic priest, helping people with their faith. He was also a jurist, which means he understood laws very well. As a linguist, he studied languages. And as a historian, he researched and wrote about the past. He lived a long life, from 1842 to 1935.
What He Wrote About
José Fernández Montaña wrote several important books. Many of his writings focused on Philip II of Spain, who was a powerful king of Spain. Montaña often tried to show Philip II in a good light. He wanted to correct what he saw as wrong ideas about the king.
Here are some of his main works:
- He wrote "New Light and true judgment on Philip II" in 1882. This book aimed to give a fresh look at King Philip II.
- Another book, published around 1914, was called "Philip II, the prudent, and politics." It talked about the king's wise decisions and how he managed the country.
- In 1929, he wrote "Felipe II slandered and Vindicated on points of Finance." This book defended King Philip II against accusations, especially about money matters.
- He also wrote about other important figures, like Cardinal Cisneros. He even helped publish new versions of the works of Blessed John of Avila, a famous religious writer.
See also
In Spanish: José Fernández Montaña para niños
