Tomás José González-Carvajal

During the Peninsular War of 1809–1811 he held an intendancy in the patriot army. He became, in 1812, director of the University of San Isidro; but having offended the government by establishing a chair of international law, he was imprisoned for five years (1815–1820). The Trienio Liberal reinstated him, but the counter-revolution of three years later forced him into exile. After four years he was allowed to return, and he died, in 1834, a member of the supreme council of war. González-Carvajal enjoyed European fame as author of metrical translations of the poetical books of the Bible. To fit himself for this work he commenced the study of Hebrew at the age of fifty-four. He also wrote other works in verse and prose, avowedly taking Luis de León as his model.

Tomás José González-Carvajal studied at University of Seville. The recorded working language is Spanish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry. Positions recorded include intendant and Minister of the Treasury of Spain. Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

• Honorific Prefix — The Most Excellent • Name — Tomás José González Carvajal • Born — 21 December 1753 • Birthplace — Seville, Spain • Died — 9 November 1834 • Place of death — Madrid, Spain

Tomás José González-Carvajal was recorded at birth as Tomás José González Carvajal. The authorities additionally record the headings Tomas Jose Gonzalez-Carvajal, Tomás González Carvajal, Tomas Gonzalez Carvajal and Tomás José González Carvajal. His recorded language was Spanish.

Recorded positions include intendant, Minister of the Treasury of Spain, Member of the Royal Spanish Academy and Prócer del Reino. He belonged to Royal Spanish Academy and Royal Academy of History.

Tomás José González-Carvajal is recorded as having received Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.