Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro
Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro was born on October 8, 1676. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro
Friar Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro (Spanish pronunciation: [beˈnito xeˈɾonimo fejˈxo(o) j monteˈneɣɾo]; 8 October 1676 – 26 September 1764) was a Spanish monk and scholar who led the Spanish Enlightenment. He was an energetic popularizer noted for encouraging scientific and empirical thought in an effort to debunk myths and superstitions.