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About Andrés Martínez y Vargas

Birth

1861

Death

1948

Biography

Spanish physician (1861-1948)

Andrés Martínez y Vargas was born in Barbastro in 1861 and stood out as a multifaceted figure in the Spain of his time.

His career combined medicine and literature, serving as a pediatrician, university professor, and writer.

He was a pioneer in the study of child mental health, addressing topics such as mental disorders and psychopharmacology.

His main work, Pediatric psycho-oncology, reflects his deep interest in the intersection between psychology and pediatric medicine.

In addition to his scientific and literary work, he was actively involved in the political life of his country.