Joaquín Francisco Pacheco y Gutiérrez Calderón (1808-1865)

Abstract

he text provides a biographical sketch of Joaquín Francisco Pacheco y Gutiérrez Calderón (1808-1865), a prominent figure in 19th-century Spanish politics, law, and literature. It examines his career as a deputy, Prime Minister, and jurist, emphasizing his role in drafting the 1848 Penal Code and his influential "Lecciones de Derecho Penal" and "Lecciones de Derecho Político". The text also explores his literary contributions and his impact as a professor at the Ateneo de Madrid. The sketch highlights both his achievements and the contradictions in his political and academic career.