Félix Ramos y Duarte
Félix Ramos y Duarte | |
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| Born | 1848 San José de los Ramos, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spanish Empire |
| Died | 1924 (aged 75–76) Havana, Cuba |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, writer |
| Years active | 1868–1919 |
| Known for | Writing the first Mexican-Spanish dictionary |
Félix Ramos y Duarte (1848–1924) was a Cuban educator and writer, who was exiled from Cuba in 1868. He moved to Yucatán, Mexico and later lived in Veracruz and Mexico City. He compiled the first dictionary of terms that were specifically "Mexican Spanish". Ramos returned to Cuba after it gained independence from Spain. He taught briefly and then served as President of the Teacher Examination Board. He published many textbooks and educational articles.