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Juan Ortega Rubio
1845–1921
A key Spanish historian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he wrote widely on Spain, America, and the history of Valladolid. His work helped bring academic history into the university classroom in a more professional way.
2 Audiobooks
Historia de América desde sus tiempos más remotos hasta nuestros días, tomo I
by Juan Ortega Rubio
Historia de América desde sus tiempos más remotos hasta nuestros días, tomo II
by Juan Ortega Rubio
About the author
Born in Puebla de Mula on February 6, 1845, and died in Madrid on March 28, 1921, Juan Ortega Rubio was a Spanish historian and university professor. He taught universal history at the University of Valladolid from 1876 to 1883, then moved to Madrid to hold a chair in history at the Universidad Central, where he remained active until 1918.
He was a notably prolific writer. His books covered Spanish history, the history of America, and the local history of Valladolid, showing both a broad national outlook and a strong interest in regional scholarship. Library and bibliographic records also reflect the scale of his published work across several decades.
Later scholarship describes him as one of the early professional historians working from the University of Valladolid in the 19th century. That makes him an interesting figure for listeners who enjoy older historical writing shaped by both research and teaching.