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The University of Salamanca is paying tribute to Miguel de Unamuno by awarding him a posthumous honorary doctorate, one hundred years after his exile to Fuerteventura. The ceremony, which will take place this Wednesday, will be attended by three of the writer’s grandchildren.
A Ceremony to Repair a Historical Injustice
In a departure from tradition, the laudatio will be delivered by one of Unamuno’s grandsons, Pablo de Unamuno. The attributes of the doctorate will be received by Salomé and Miguel de Unamuno Adarraga, two of the last grandchildren the writer knew.
The Claustro de Doctores of the University of Salamanca approved the granting of the doctorate honoris causa in December, with the aim of repairing the injustice of the exile he suffered in 1924 under the military directory.
A Legacy of Commitment and Freedom
Pablo de Unamuno, the writer’s grandson and sponsor of the event, has highlighted the importance of this recognition as “redress for the unjust punishment he suffered.” His defense of the candidacy was based on Unamuno’s academic merits, his political and social commitment, and his monumental literary career.
A Tribute in Three Acts
Prior to the main ceremony, a commemorative Vitor plaque will be unveiled. In addition, the Ministry of Culture will deliver two significant items to the University of Salamanca for deposit in the Casa-Museo Unamuno: the ‘Title of Citizen of Honor of the Republic’ and the band with the insignia of the Order of the Republic, both granted to the writer.
A Century Later, Unamuno’s Memory Lives On
This posthumous tribute is a powerful recognition of the figure of Miguel de Unamuno, an intellectual committed to freedom, justice, and truth, whose legacy continues to inspire new generations.
For more information, visit the official Unamuno Center: https://unamuno.usal.es/centro.html
