About Joaquín Costa
Lived 1846 – 1911 (aged 64). Joaquín Costa was a Spanish political scientist, economist, politician, writer, university teacher and historian.
Joaquín Costa (September 14, 1846, Monzón, Huesca Province – February 8, 1911, Graus, Huesca Province ) was a Spanish politician, lawyer, economist and historian.
The son of an Aragonese farmer and his first wife, Costa was self-educated and campaigned to end what he considered to be Spanish backwardness. He desired to start a movement that would force politicians to embark on a program of educational, social, and economic reform.
According to Raymond Carr his ideas, known as 'Regenerationism' (scientific study of Spain's decline as a nation), rose to greater prominence in the aftermath of Spain's defeat in the Spanish–American War.
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Who was Joaquín Costa?
Spanish author (1846-1911)
When was Joaquín Costa born?
Joaquín Costa was born on 14 September 1846 in Monzón.
When did Joaquín Costa die?
Joaquín Costa died on 8 February 1911 in Graus.
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Joaquín Costa was a political scientist, economist, politician, writer, university teacher and historian.
What nationality was Joaquín Costa?
Joaquín Costa was Spanish.
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