Vicente Santamaría de Paredes

Abstract

This article examines the life and work of Vicente Santamaría de Paredes (1853-1924), a prominent Spanish jurist, academic, and politician. It delves into his professional trajectory, ranging from a professorship in political and administrative law to his role as Minister of Public Instruction, and his contributions to Spanish administrative law, particularly through the 1888 Law on Administrative Litigation. Santamaría's work is characterized by a harmonious approach that seeks to balance seemingly opposing elements, reflecting a commitment between conservatism and modernity, with influences from Krausism and institutionalism. The article highlights his academic legacy and his impact on the development of Spanish public law.