Biografia dejose cecilio del valle

José Cecilio Diaz del Valle (November 22, 1780 – March 2, 1834) was a philosopher, politician, lawyer, and journalist and one of the most important figures in Central America during the transitionfrom colonial government to independence, displaying a wide-ranging expertise in public administration management.[1][2]
Valle nicknmed 'The Wise'[3] was also, one of Central America's foundingfathers.[4][5] He used 'words' as his only weapons, and the most amazing fact about his life is that, despite his pacific temperament and lack of military glamor, his efforts did not go unappreciated by themass of his countrymen.[6]
Contents [hide]
1 Personal life
1.1 Early years
2 Education
3 Politics
4 Death
5 Legacy
6 See also
7 Further reading
8 References
9 External links[edit]Personal life

[edit]Early years
José Cecilio del Valle was born on November 22, 1780, in the village of Choluteca,[7] located near the Choluteca River. This village belonged to the former province ofTegucigalpa (now Honduras), during the Spanish domination. He was the legitimate son of Jose Antonio del Valle and Mrs. Gertrudis Diaz del Valle. Both members of the most distinguished Spanish familiesof the Kingdom of Guatemala. who, therefore, have obtained the main political and military jobs. Their wealth consisted mainly of valuable estates of livestock. But that wasn't enough to provide theirfavorite son with a good education. Tegucigalpa lacked good schools, the only ones available were supported by private donations. Given this situation, Jose Antonio del Valle had to move his familyto Guatemala City, where he hoped young Jose would be better formed. Jose Cecilio was only 9 years-old, when he arrived in Guatemala.
[edit]Education

In Guatemala City he attended the University ofSan Carlos where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1794. Then in 1799 he earned a degree in Civil and Canonical lawand a litcentiate degree in Law in 1803. His mentor was Father José Antonio Liendo...