Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro

Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro (8 October 1676 - 26 September 1764) was a Spanish monk and scholar noted for encouraging scientific thought in Spain.

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8 October - 1676 - 26 September - 1764 - Spanish - Monk - Scholar

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He was born in Casdemiro, and joined the Benedictines at the age of 12. He later taught theology and philosophy at the university of Oviedo, and died at Oviedo.

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Casdemiro - Benedictines - Theology - Philosophy - University of Oviedo - Oviedo

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His two famous essays, Teatro critico universal (1726-1739) and Cartas eruditas y curiosas cover a range of subjects, from education, law, and medicine, to superstitions and popular beliefs.

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He is also of interest as a writer in the Galician language.

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