José Luis Sampedro
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José Luis Sampedro Sáez (Barcelona, 1 February 1917 – Madrid, 8 April 2013[1]) was a Spanish economist and writer who advocated an economy "more humane, more caring, able to help develop the dignity of peoples". Academician of the Real Academia Española since 1990,[2] he was the recipient of the Order of Arts and Letters of Spain, the Menéndez Pelayo International Prize (2010) and the Spanish Literature National Prize (2011).[2] He became an inspiration for the anti-austerity movement in Spain.[3]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sampedro and the second or maternal family name is Sáez.
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José Luis Sampedro | |
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Born | José Luis Sampedro Sáez (1917-02-01)1 February 1917 Barcelona, Spain |
Died | 8 April 2013(2013-04-08) (aged 96) Madrid, Spain |
Citizenship | Spanish |
Alma mater | University Complutense, Madrid |
Occupation(s) | Economist, writer |
Known for | Human rights advocacy |
Seat F of the Real Academia Española | |
In office 2 June 1991 – 8 April 2013 | |
Preceded by | Manuel Halcón [es] |
Succeeded by | Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón |
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