Claudio Moyano Samaniego(October 30, 1809 – March 7, 1890) camefrom a family with liberal views;even as a student, he distinguished himself for his progressive ideas, although he would temporarily set aside a career in politics. He studied Latin, philosophy, and literature at the University of Salamanca, later transferring to the University of Valladolid, where he earned his doctorate in law in 1833. He soon rose to positions of responsibility at the university itself, as in 1835 he was appointed professor of civil law at the University of Valladolid, and shortly thereafter, professor of political economy. Liberal. He also began his political career in 1841 when he became the constitutional mayor of Valladolid, where he achieved great popularity. In May 1843, alongside the militia, he took an active part in the uprising against Espartero, later becoming a member of the Provincial Junta. Appointed Rector of the University of Valladolid, his political career was already in full swing when he was elected to the Cortes as a deputy for that same province in 1844, being reelected the following year by his native province of Zamora. He distinguished himself through his eloquent oratory and his conciliatory disposition between moderates and progressives, aligning with what was known as the centrist party. In the university sphere, he distinguished himself through the numerous reforms he carried out, establishing a chemistry laboratory, physics and natural history cabinets, renewing the equipment for the medicine and surgery cabinet, and providing suitable premises for the university library.