The Life and Works of Mariano Cubí y Soler: A Distinguished Spanish Linguist of the 1800s

Abstract

Mariano Cubi y Soler was a distinguished and prolific Spanish linguist in the 1800s in the United States, Latin America and Europe. A pioneer in the field of education, he published many works on Spanish language learning that soon became highly recognized as among the best academic publications in Spanish education during his time. Over the years his works have been forgotten and his groundbreaking efforts in the revitalization of Spanish language pedagogy in the United States remain a myth. This article reflects on the life of Mariano Cubi y Soler as a renowned Spanish language educator who made significant contributions in the field of Spanish language pedagogy and who deserves to be recognized. Furthermore, the authors of this article acknowledge Professor Cubi y Soler’s work in the field of linguistics as the foundation for today’s thriving Spanish language education in the United States