Ramón Meza y Suárez Inclán facts for kids

Ramón Meza y Suárez Inclán (born January 28, 1861 – died 1911) was a very important person in Cuban history. He was a literary critic, which means he studied and wrote about books. He was also a historian, someone who studies the past, and a professor at the University of Havana. He earned a special degree called Doctor in Philosophy and Literature. Ramón Meza wrote many books and articles, including both made-up stories (fiction) and true stories (non-fiction).

Life and Work

Ramón Meza started his studies at the University of Havana when he was 17 years old. He worked very hard and graduated in 1882 with a degree in Civil Law. This degree was about the laws that affect everyday people.

Just two years later, his first writings about literature were published. He wrote a lot for popular magazines and newspapers of his time. These included La lotería, Revista de Cuba, and Cuba en América. His articles helped people understand new books and ideas.

On July 7, 1900, Ramón Meza was given an important job in the government. He was appointed as the Subsecretary of Justice. This meant he helped lead the country's justice system. He took over this role from another important person, Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso.

However, about a month later, on August 17, 1900, he decided to leave this government job. Gastón Mora y Varona then took his place.

In the same year, 1900, Ramón Meza wrote a special article for the teachers and students at the University of Havana. The article was called Don Quijote como tipo ideal, which means Don Quixote as the ideal kind in English. In this article, he honored the famous book Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. He showed how much he admired this classic story.

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In Spanish: Ramón Meza y Suárez Inclán para niños