A new cpoulos-que topic: most influential Spanish person ever?

[Fiera]

Ok, I see the forum is not as active as it used to be so I wanna contribute to give it more traffic...

And yet are we back to the old Spanish history question: who is (in your opinion) the most influential (note that I didn't write "important", Waku) Spanish person ever?

I won't post my own guess, because I don't even have an ultimate opinion on the matter, so I'll wait for what the others have to say...

[Chris 62]

Tough question....

Well, there was this gal many years ago that....hmmm, maybe I better not tell that story.

Most influental, eh?

A lot to choose from, but whom had the most impact?

I'll have to think about it somemore.

[Jay Bee]

So Fiera, isn't it El Gran Capitan?

Tough question. I don't think you can choose only one. Why don't we pick one per century, era or something?

[Waku]

Originally posted by Fiera
the most influential (note that I didn't write "important", Waku) Spanish person ever?

LOL

I've been trying to think of a person really influential, someone who, somehow, is still alive among us, I think this person could be GOYA.

[Stefan Härtel]

Picasso
He's the only one I know everybody has heard of. Columbus wasn't a Spaniard if I'm not mistaken...?

[Jay Bee]

Originally posted by Stefan Härtel
Picasso
He's the only one I know everybody has heard of. Columbus wasn't a Spaniard if I'm not mistaken...?

Technically not but to all other effects...yes. Same as Magellan I guess.

Believe it or not, many people I 've met think Picasso was French.


Well, after much thinking here is my #1 pick: Queen Isabella

[Fiera]

I know this will surprise you but...

What if we think about an "spiritual" influence? What about San Ignacio de Loyola (St. Ignatius Loyola) or San Francisco Javier?

Maybe they aren't that famous today, but they have had a great influence over millions of people.

[Fiera]

Originally posted by Jay Bee
So Fiera, isn't it El Gran Capitan?

Actually, I think he might be the most influential in military history.

[Jay Bee]

Originally posted by Fiera


Actually, I think he might be the most influential in military history.

Most definitely. I still can't understand why the guiris ignore so much about him (well, actually they ignore everything)

[Heresson]

Jesus Balsinde

[Jay Bee]

Hey Maciej, back from holidays I see. We are eagerly awaiting that big question of yours (Al-Andalus thread...)

[Waku]

Originally posted by Jay Bee

Most definitely. I still can't understand why the guiris ignore so much about him (well, actually they ignore everything)

To ignore anything related to hispanic countries seems to be a part of the anglo-saxon culture. As it has recently been proved.

[Jay Bee]

Take a look at the last pearl I have just discovered:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=418545#post418545

The Anglos are really obsessed with the Armada, eh? Who teaches history to these guys?

[Jay Bee]

I already gave one name for the XV century. Here is my nominee for the XVI century: Miguel de Cervantes.

What are you guys waiting for to post your nominees?

[Fiera]

Shall we do it according to a centuries division? Why not nominate the most influential Spanish for each field of human knowledge and culture?

As in:

Most influential in Mil History (we already have El Gran Capitán)
Most influential in Arts.
Most influential in Literature.
Most influential in Politics.
Most influential in Religion.
Etc.

What do you guys think?