Madrazo facts for kids
Madrazo is a Spanish family name. You might also see it spelled "Maderazo" in places like the Philippines and the United States.
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What Does "Madrazo" Mean?
The name "Madrazo" comes from northern Spain, specifically from areas like Valles Pasiegos in Cantabria and Espinosa de los Monteros in Burgos. The exact origin of the name isn't fully known. However, in Spanish and Portuguese, it can refer to a stepmother. This means the second wife of a widower who helps take care of the children from his first marriage.
Famous Madrazo Artists
In Spain, the Madrazo name is very famous for a family of talented artists. This family was super important in Spanish painting during the 1800s.
José de Madrazo and His Sons
José de Madrazo y Agudo was a well-known painter and a great teacher. He even became the Director of the famous Prado Museum in 1838. His sons also became very successful artists:
- Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815-1894) was a painter.
- Luis de Madrazo y Kuntz (1838-1894) was also a painter.
- Pedro de Madrazo y Kuntz (1816-1898) became an art critic, someone who writes about art.
- Juan de Madrazo y Kuntz (1829-1880) was an architect, designing buildings.
Grandchildren and Beyond
José's grandsons continued the family's artistic legacy:
- Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841-1920) was a realist painter.
- Ricardo de Madrazo y Garreta (1852-1917) was also a painter, known for his "Orientalist" style.
José's granddaughter, Cecilia de Madrazo, also had a connection to art. She married a famous Spanish artist named Mariano Fortuny. The artistic tradition continued with Federico de Madrazo y Ochoa (1875-1934), who was Raimundo's son.
Madrazo in the Philippines
The Madrazo surname also spread to the Philippines because of Spanish colonization. Many people with the Madrazo name in the Philippines have mixed backgrounds, including Chinese and Malay heritage.
Notable Filipino Madrazos
Some members of the Madrazo family in the Philippines have made important contributions:
- Carlos “Carling” Mortola Madrazo was a chemical engineer. He was a pioneer in the Philippine Sugar Industry.
- Rodolfo “Rody” Mortola Madrazo was an agriculturist. He was an expert in farming rubber, coconuts, and orchards. He even received a presidential award for his work.
- Dr. Carlos “Calitoy” Laspiñas Madrazo was a professor. He taught business and rural development at a university in the Philippines. He also worked with faith-based groups in several countries.
Other Notable People with the Madrazo Surname
- Ángel Madrazo is a Spanish road cyclist.
- Carlos Madrazo was a Mexican politician.
- Roberto Madrazo is also a Mexican politician. He is the son of Carlos Madrazo.
- Pablo Sierra Madrazo is a Spanish footballer.
- Sergio Canales Madrazo is another Spanish footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Madrazo para niños
