Curriculum

In 1930, he began to study Law in Madrid and went on at Santiago University. He also studied Philosophy and Arts. In Compostela, he carried out a great cultural activity. He collaborated in the Seminary of Galician Studies and the Committee of Intellectual Cooperation. He edited the magazine Universitarios and was the secretary of the magazine Alento. After taking his degree in Law, he worked as assistant lecturer. When the Civil War broke out, he was dismissed as professor. When the war was over, he moved to Vigo. In the 40's, he started his political activity in secrecy, together with Ramón Piñeiro and other members of the political party Partido Galeguista, who had been hidden to reshuffle the movement for Galician autonomy. He was one of the founders of the publishing house Galaxia, which was one of the most important projects in the Galician history. Together with Ramón Piñeiro, he edited the magazine Grial. In 1960, he was elected as member of the Galician Academy. On his initiative, the members of the Galician Academy decided to establish the Day of the Galician Letters. Since it was founded, he directed the 'Penzol' Library. Since then, he carried out an important cultural and intellectual activity. In his books, articles, lectures and other cultural activities, he reflected his work in the service of Galicia. He was also the president of the Galician Academy.