A career in the service of Galicia

Abstract

The figure of Francisco Fernández del Riego is associated with a large number of initiatives over the course of the 20th century. Although he initially focused his efforts on active politics, whether as a student leader or member of the Galicianist Party, he regarded culture as the most feasible form of activism following the Spanish Civil War. However, he was imprisoned on two occasions; as he himself stated, a commitment to Galician culture at that time was tantamount to political involvement. His remained committed to Galician nationalism throughout his life, as demonstrated by his full involvement in every project he undertook, and the initiatives, proposals and strategies in support of Galician language and culture that he led.