Manuel Barros

Born on February 1, 1844 in Padrón. After completing his studies at the Instituto de Santiago de Bachillerato in 1862 he immigrated to Cuba. Where he was an assistant type for a firm, a manager and a cashier.

He published his first newspaper articles in La Voz de Cuba, a local Cuban newspaper. In 1871 he decided to return to Galicia. In 1872 he left his land again to go to Buenos Aires, where he worked in the El Correo Español.

In 1875, he published his only book Ocios de un peregrino, which reflects the impressions of his previous trip to Galicia. In 1879 he created the first Galician Centre of Buenos Aires, where he was President. He collaborated in various newspapers, including The La Nación Española, of which he later held the position of director. He married Paula Florido and Toledo. On March 6, 1884. The 26th day of the same month he leaves for his homeland. After a short stay in his homeland, he travels throughout Spain with his wife. As soon as he arrived to Seville, he dies suddenly on January 5, 1885.

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