George Santayana

(1863-1952)

20th-century Spanish-American philosopher associated with Pragmatism

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Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás, known in English as George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952), was a philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Originally from Spain, Santayana was raised and educated in the US from the age of eight and identified himself as an American, although he always retained a valid Spanish passport. At the age of 48, Santayana left his position at Harvard and returned to Europe permanently.

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Born	Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás, 16 December 1863 Madrid, Spain
Died	26 September 1952 (aged 88) Rome, Lazio, Italy
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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