Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sanz de Sautuola and the second or maternal family name is Pedrueca.
Don Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola y Pedrueca or Marcelino de Sautuola was a Spanish jurist and amateur archaeologist who owned the land where the Altamira cave was found.
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Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola | |
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Born | Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola y Pedrueca (1831-06-02)2 June 1831 |
Died | 2 June 1888(1888-06-02) (aged 57) Santander |
Nationality | Spain |
Known for | Discoverer and researcher of Altamira |
Children | María (1871-1946) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Prehistorian and archaeologist |
Notes | |
Did not live to see the worldwide recognition of his great discovery. |
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