Ramón Menéndez Pidal

Ramón Menéndez Pidal was a prominent Spanish scholar and historian born in 1870, renowned for his work on Spanish literature, language, and history. He played a key role in studying and popularizing Spain's medieval epics, especially the "Cantar de mio Cid," helping to preserve and interpret Spain's cultural heritage. Pidal founded important research institutes and was influential in shaping the study of Spanish and Iberian history. His work integrated linguistic analysis with literary and historical research, making lasting contributions to the understanding of Spain’s national identity and literary traditions.