Wenceslao Retana
Spanish polymath (1862–1924)
Wenceslao Retana was born on September 28, 1862 in Boadilla del Monte and died on January 22, 1924 in Madrid, aged 61. Recorded occupations: journalist, publisher, writer, biographer, colonial administrator and historian. Country of citizenship: Spain. Positions held include civil governor of Albacete, Civil governor of Huesca, member of the Congress of Deputies and Member of the Real Academia de la Historia. Fields of work: Filipinology. Educated at Academy of Military Engineering of Guadalajara.
- Born
- September 28, 1862 · Boadilla del Monte
- Died
- January 22, 1924 · Madrid
- Age at death
- 61
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- journalist, publisher, writer, biographer, colonial administrator, historian
- Positions held
- civil governor of Albacete, Civil governor of Huesca, member of the Congress of Deputies, Member of the Real Academia de la Historia
- Education
- Academy of Military Engineering of Guadalajara
- Wikipedia editions
- 8 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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