Spanish neoclassical statesman, author, philosopher
Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos was born on January 5, 1744, in Gijón, Spain. He was a Spanish politician, writer, philosopher, economist, author, lawyer, and jurist. Jovellanos was a citizen of Spain and received his education at the University of Oviedo. He passed away on November 27, 1811, in Puerto de Vega.