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Wenceslao Roces Suárez
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Roces in the late 1970s in the Calle Fruela in Oviedo
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| Born | 3 February 1897 Soto de Sobrescobio, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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| Died | 29 March 1992 (aged 95) Mexico City, Mexico
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Known for | Translations of Marxist Writings |
Wenceslao Roces Suárez (born February 3, 1897 – died March 29, 1992) was a Spanish professor. He taught about Roman law, which is the legal system of ancient Rome. He was also a very active translator and worked for the Ministry of Education.
Wenceslao Roces believed strongly in Marxism, a political and economic idea. Because of his beliefs and the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), he had to leave Spain. While living away from his home country, he taught at universities in Chile, Cuba, and Mexico. Later, he returned to Spain and became a Senator for a short time. He then went back to Mexico, where he passed away.
Early Life and Education
Wenceslao Roces Suárez was born on February 3, 1897. His birthplace was Soto de Sobrescobio, a town in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. His parents were Lucas Roces and María Suárez.
He studied Law at the University of Oviedo. Then, he earned his advanced degree from the University of Madrid in 1922. After that, he continued his studies in Germany. When he was just 26 years old, he became a professor of Roman Law at the University of Salamanca. He taught legal history there until 1931. He also wrote many articles for a law magazine in Madrid.
Life in Politics and Exile
Wenceslao Roces married Carmen Dorronsoro, and they had two children together. He became involved in the politics of Spain during a very busy time between the two World Wars. He joined the Spanish Communist Party and remained a strong supporter of Marxism throughout his life.
From 1936 to 1939, he worked as an Undersecretary for the Ministry of Education and Fine Arts. This was during the time of the Republican government in Spain. He also managed two publishing companies, Cénit and Logos. He translated many books into Spanish, especially from German.
After the Spanish Civil War ended in 1939, Roces had to leave Spain. He taught at universities in Santiago, Chile, and Havana, Cuba, from 1940 to 1942. Later, he moved to the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He planned to teach Roman Law there. However, he decided to join the Faculty of Arts instead. There, he was a full professor and taught subjects like Greek History, History of Rome, and Marxist Philosophy.
He eventually returned to Spain and was chosen to be a Senator. But he resigned from this position because he disagreed with the direction the Communist Party of Spain was taking. After that, he went back to Mexico.
Wenceslao Roces died in Mexico City on March 29, 1992. He passed away from a myocardial infarction, which is a heart attack. He is buried in the Pantheon Garden of Mexico City.
See Also
- In Spanish: Wenceslao Roces para niños
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Wenceslao Roces Suárez in the late 1970s
