Most Famous Spanish Academics

Spain has produced 312 notable academics throughout history, led by Ramon Llull. Rankings are drawn from a cross-verified academic dataset of 152,953 people.

Top Ranked

  1. Ramon Llull — Spanish Philosopher (1232–1316) , ranked #2317
  2. Abraham ibn Ezra — Spanish Philosopher (1089–1167) , ranked #10568
  3. Ibn Tufail — Spanish Philosopher (1110–1185) , ranked #11798
  4. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia — Spanish Teacher (1859–1909) , ranked #11985
  5. Avempace — Spanish Philosopher (1080–1138) , ranked #13861
  6. Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda — Spanish Humanist (1490–1573) , ranked #22070
  7. Luis de Molina — Spanish Theologian (1535–1600) , ranked #25515
  8. Francisco Giner de los Ríos — Spanish Philosopher (1839–1915) , ranked #27231
  9. Juan de Mariana — Spanish Historian (1536–1624) , ranked #28054
  10. Nicolás Salmerón y Alonso — Spanish Philosopher (1838–1908) , ranked #31387
  11. Jaime Balmes — Spanish Philosopher (1810–1848) , ranked #33227
  12. María Moliner — Spanish Lexicographer (1900–1981) , ranked #36310
  13. Gustavo Bueno — Spanish Philosopher (1924–2016) , ranked #36605
  14. Ignacio Ellacuría — Spanish Theologian (1930–1989) , ranked #36716
  15. Juan Ignacio Molina — Spanish Entomologist (1737–1829) , ranked #38110
  16. Francisco López de Gómara — Spanish Historian (1511–1566) , ranked #44009
  17. Joseph Albo — Spanish Philosopher (1380–1444) , ranked #49952
  18. Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxóchitl — Spanish Historian (1569–1648) , ranked #54481
  19. Josep Maria Terricabras i Nogueras — Spanish Philosopher (Born 1946) , ranked #56834
  20. Melchor Cano — Spanish Theologian (1509–1560) , ranked #58633