Xosé Filgueira Valverde facts for kids
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Xosé Filgueira Valverde
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Filgueira Valverde, 1931.
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| Born | Xosé Fernando Filgueira Valverde 28 November 1906 Pontevedra, Galicia |
| Died | 13 September 1996 Pontevedra |
| Occupation | Writer and researcher |
| Language | Galician |
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Xosé Fernando Filgueira Valverde (born October 28, 1906, in Pontevedra; died September 13, 1996, in Pontevedra) was a very important Spanish writer and researcher. He focused on the Galician language and culture. Many people in Galicia knew him as "O vello profesor," which means "The old professor."
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Early Life and Important Work
Xosé Filgueira Valverde was born in Pontevedra, a city in Galicia, Spain. He grew up to be a key figure in Galician culture. He was not just a writer; he was also a deep thinker and a critic. This means he studied and shared ideas about literature and art.
Helping Galician Culture Grow
Xosé helped start the Seminario de Estudos Galegos. This group worked to study and promote Galician culture. He worked with other smart people like Fermín Bouza Brey and Lois Tobío Fernández.
He also led the Instituto Padre Sarmiento de Estudios Gallegos. This institute was another place for Galician studies. He also directed the Museo de Pontevedra, a museum in his hometown.
Leading Cultural Organizations
Xosé Filgueira Valverde was the head of the Consejo de la Cultura Gallega. This council helps protect and spread Galician culture. He was also a member of the Royal Galician Academy. This academy is a very important group for the Galician language.
He was very interested in humanist culture. This means he cared about human values and achievements. He did a lot of work to share knowledge. This was especially important because few organizations were doing this at the time.
Honoring His Contributions
The Royal Galician Academy decided to honor Xosé Filgueira Valverde. They dedicated the 2015 Day of the Galician Letters to him. This day celebrates people who have done great things for the Galician language and culture.
He played a huge role in telling the story of Galician culture and literature in the 20th century. His work helped many people learn about and appreciate Galicia's rich heritage.
See also
In Spanish: Xosé Filgueira Valverde para niños
