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José Lázaro Galdiano
AuthorBooks · Second hand1862-1947
José Lázaro Galdiano (1862–1947) was a Spanish financier, journalist, publisher and art collector, who, by the time of his death, owned one of the largest and most significant art collections in Spain. He was described in 1940 as "one of the greatest patrons of culture in nineteenth century Spain". At the time of his death, his collection numbered some 12,600 pieces, mostly from the Old Master and Romantic periods - he had little interest in the Modernists.
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Birth
1862
Death
1947
First book
1877
Years writing
70
José Lázaro Galdiano was a multifaceted figure who successfully balanced the worlds of finance and politics.
Born in the town of Beire, his legacy extends beyond his work as a banker to establish him as a cultural icon.
His passion for art led him to assemble one of the most significant private collections in Spain.
Despite his busy public life, he dedicated time to writing, leaving a literary mark with works such as Vidas y muertes de Luis Martín-Santos.
His life, spanning from 1862 to 1947, reflects the transformation of Spanish society between the 19th and 20th centuries.