José Luis Sampedro
José Luis Sampedro Sáez (Barcelona, 1 February 1917 – Madrid, 8 April 2013) was a Spanish economist and writer who advocated an economy "more humane, more caring, able to help develop the dignity of peoples". Academician of the Real Academia Española since 1990, he was the recipient of the Order of Arts and Letters of Spain, the Menéndez Pelayo International Prize (2010) and the Spanish Literature National Prize (2011). He became an inspiration for the anti-austerity movement in Spain.
José Luis Sampedro | |
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| Born | José Luis Sampedro Sáez 1 February 1917 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | 8 April 2013 (aged 96) Madrid, Spain |
| Citizenship | Spanish |
| Alma mater | University Complutense, Madrid |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, writer |
| Known for | Human rights advocacy |
| Seat F of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 2 June 1991 – 8 April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Halcón |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón |
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