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Born	Nicomedes Pastor Díaz Corbelle (1811-09-15)15 September 1811 Viveiro, Spain
Died	22 March 1863(1863-03-22) (aged 51) Madrid, Spain
Seat k of the Real Academia Española
In office 7 November 1847 – 22 March 1863
Preceded by	Seat established
Succeeded by	Isaac Núñez de Arenas [es]

Nicomedes Pastor Díaz Corbelle (born September 15, 1811, in Viveiro, Spain – died March 22, 1863, in Madrid, Spain) was an important Spanish politician, journalist, and writer. He was a key figure in the Romanticism movement and the Rexurdimento, which helped bring new life to the Galician language.

Who Was Nicomedes Pastor Díaz?

Nicomedes Pastor Díaz was born in Viveiro, a town in the region of Galicia, Spain. From a young age, he showed great talent for writing and public speaking. He became known for his strong ideas and his ability to express them clearly.

He lived during a time of big changes in Spain. He was part of a group of thinkers and artists who believed in new ways of looking at the world. This period is known as Romanticism. He also helped to renew the Galician language, which is spoken in his home region.

A Life in Politics

Nicomedes Pastor Díaz was very active in Spanish politics. He believed in liberal ideas, which meant he supported freedom and individual rights. He was a member of the Moderados, a political group that wanted to find a middle ground in politics.

In 1856, he became the Minister of State. This was a very important job, like being the country's main diplomat. He served under Queen Isabella II of Spain in a government led by Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan.

A Champion of Language and Ideas

Díaz was also a respected member of the Real Academia Española. This is a very important institution in Spain that protects and promotes the Spanish language. He joined the Academy on November 7, 1847.

He believed that it was possible to combine Catholic faith with liberal political ideas. In 1863, as a member of the Liberal Union party, he gave a famous speech about this very topic. He wanted people to see that these two important parts of life could work together.

His Writings

Nicomedes Pastor Díaz was a talented writer. He wrote poetry and other works that reflected his ideas and the spirit of his time. Here are some of his notable works:

• Alborada (1828) (written in Galician)
• Poesías (1840)
• De Villahermosa a la China (1858)
• Galería de españoles célebres contemporáneos (1841-1864)

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