José Ortega y Gasset
essayistliterary criticopinion journalistphilosophersociologist
Who was José Ortega y Gasset?
Spanish philosopher and essayist best known for his influential work "The Revolt of the Masses" and his analysis of modern society and culture.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on José Ortega y Gasset (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
ParentJosé Ortega Munilla
ParentDolores Gasset Chinchilla
SpouseRosa Spottorno Topete
ChildJosé Ortega Spottorno
ChildSoledad Ortega Spottorno
ChildMiguel Ortega
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt | 1949 | — |
| Goethe Medal for Art and Science | 1932 | — |