Antonio de Nebrija (Antonio de Nebrija y Alva)

Antonio de Nebrija, also known as Antonio de Nebrija y Alva, was a prominent Spanish scholar and humanist of the 15th century, born in 1444. He is best known for writing the first grammar of the Spanish language in 1492, which helped standardize and legitimize the language. Nebrija's work was influential in shaping Spanish literature, education, and culture. Besides linguistics, he studied classics, history, and theology, contributing significantly to Renaissance scholarship. His efforts laid the foundation for the development of modern Spanish and emphasized the importance of language in national identity.