Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro
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Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro (8 October 1676 – 26 September 1764) was a Spanish monk and scholar noted for encouraging scientific thought in Spain.
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.
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.
He is also of interest as a writer in the Galician language.
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