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Rafael Delorme
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| Died | November 29, 1897 (aged 30) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Writer and journalist |
Rafael Delorme Salto (1867-1897) was a Spanish writer and journalist. He was born in the province of Malaga. Rafael was known as a freethinker, meaning he liked to think for himself. He also supported Cuba having its own government. He wrote several books about history and politics.
About Rafael Delorme
Rafael Delorme was born in 1867. He became a writer and a journalist. He believed in new ideas and in people thinking for themselves. He also cared a lot about political freedom.
His Beliefs
Rafael Delorme was a strong supporter of Cuba. At that time, Cuba was a Spanish colony. He believed Cuba should be independent. He wrote about this idea in his books. He also thought that education should be non-religious. This was a new idea for his time.
His Writings
Rafael Delorme wrote several important books. These books shared his ideas about history and politics. They helped people think about important issues.
Books by Rafael Delorme
- The Aborigines of America: This book explored the native people of America. It discussed where they came from and their history. It also looked at their scientific progress before Europeans arrived. The book had an introduction by D. Vicente Riva-Palacio and Guerrero.
- Cuba and the Colonial Reform in Spain: In this book, Rafael Delorme wrote about Cuba. He explained why he thought Spain should change its rules for colonies. He wanted Cuba to have more freedom.
- Necessity of Lay Teaching and Reforms to be Introduced into It: This book was about education. Rafael Delorme believed that teaching should not be controlled by religion. He suggested ways to make education better and more open to everyone. He first shared these ideas in a speech in 1890.
His Legacy
Rafael Delorme died in 1897 in Madrid. Even though he lived a short life, he left behind important writings. His ideas helped shape discussions about freedom and education in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Delorme para niños
