author
Juan Ortega Rubio
1845–1921
A Spanish historian and university professor, he helped shape how readers understood the history of Valladolid and Spain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work combines careful scholarship with a strong sense of place.
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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, Spain, on February 6, 1845, Juan Ortega Rubio became known as a historian and teacher. He taught Universal History at the University of Valladolid from 1876 to 1883, then moved to Madrid to hold a history chair at the Universidad Central, where he remained until 1918.
He is especially remembered for his contribution to historical writing on Valladolid and for broader works on Spanish history. Among the works linked to him are editions and studies connected with Historia de Valladolid, as well as other historical publications preserved by the Biblioteca Nacional de España.
Ortega Rubio died in Madrid on March 28, 1921. His career places him among the scholars who helped professionalize the study and teaching of history in Spain during his time.