Manuel Silvela y Le Vielleuze facts for kids

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Born	Manuel Silvela y Le Vielleuze (1830-03-09)9 March 1830 Paris, France
Died	25 May 1892(1892-05-25) (aged 62) Madrid, Spain
Seat U of the Real Academia Española
In office 25 March 1871 – 25 May 1892
Preceded by	Mateo Seoane Sobral [es]
Succeeded by	Francisco García Ayuso [es]

Manuel Silvela y Le Vielleuze was born on March 9, 1830, in Paris, France. He passed away on May 25, 1892, in Madrid, Spain. Manuel Silvela was a very important person in Spain. He worked as a politician, a lawyer, a writer, and a journalist. He held many big jobs in the government, including being the Minister of State. This role is similar to a country's foreign minister, dealing with other nations. He was also a Councillor of State, advising the government on important matters.

Manuel Silvela was the son of Francisco Agustín Silvela y Blanco, a famous lawyer. His mother was Luisa de le Vielleuze y Sotés. He also had a brother, Francisco Silvela, who became a politician too.

What Important Jobs Did He Have?

Manuel Silvela had a successful career in public service. He was a member of the Real Academia Española, which is a very important group that looks after the Spanish language. He held Seat 'U' in this academy from 1871 until his death in 1892.

One of his most significant government roles was serving as the Minister of State. He held this position from June 18, 1869, to November 1, 1869. In this role, he was responsible for Spain's relationships with other countries.

Awards and Honors

Manuel Silvela received many special awards from different countries. These awards showed how important he was and how much his work was valued. Some of the high honors he received included the Collar of the Order of Charles III from Spain and the Grand Cross of the Légion d'Honneur from France. He also received honors from the Vatican, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Brazil, Norway, and Persia.

His Writings

Manuel Silvela was a talented writer. He wrote many articles, essays, and books. His works covered different topics, from literature to travel and social observations. He often wrote about Spanish culture and society.

Some of his well-known works include:

• Sin Nombre (1868), which was a collection of his literary articles.
• Le Jury Criminel en Espagne (1884), a book about the criminal jury system in Spain.
• Obras completas de Moratín, con notas y comentarios (1890), where he added notes and comments to the complete works of another famous writer, Moratín.

He also wrote many shorter pieces and essays, like El bautizo de un libro (The Baptism of a Book), El perfecto novelista (The Perfect Novelist), and Un viaje por regiones desconocidas (A Journey Through Unknown Regions). Many of his writings were published in magazines and newspapers of his time.

Sources

• Spanish Senate. Personal dossier of D. Manuel Silvela

See also

In Spanish: Manuel Silvela y de Le Vielleuze para niños