(1990–2005) and founder of the conservative People's Party Fernando González Laxe - 2nd President of Xunta de Galicia (1987–1990) Gerardo Fernández Albor - 1st President of Xunta de Galicia (1982–1987) Faculty, scientists and writers María de los Ángeles Alvariño González - Leading Oceanographer and first female Scientist to work on British and Spanish exploration ships (1916–2005) Antonia Ferrín Moreiras mathematician, professor, and the first Galician woman astronomer (1914–2009) José Daporta Gozález - Professor of Hygiene and Microbiology as well as a prolific fine arts collector (1911–1989) Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao - Writer, artist, politician and medical doctor (1886–1950) Xosé Luís Méndez Ferrín - Writer and philologist Gonzalo Torrente Ballester - Writer and philosopher (1910–1999) Xosé Manuel Beiras - Professor of Economy, politician and writer Ramon Otero Pedrayo - Professor of Geography, writer and politician (1888–1976) Ricardo Carvalho Calero - Professor of Galician Language and Literature, writer (1910–1990) Fátima Rodríguez (b. 1961) - professor, writer, translator Darío Villanueva Prieto - Professor of Spanish Literature, Director of the Real Academia Española See also List of early modern universities in Europe List of oldest universities in continuous operation University of A Coruña University of Vigo San Clemente Dormitory Santiago de Compostela Academic Awards in Spain Fonseca Prize Notes and references External links Compostela Group of Universities - a network of universities established by the University of Santiago to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the Way of St. James pilgrim route to Compostela University of Santiago de Compostela - Spanish courses for foreign students Scholars and Literati at the University of Santiago de Compostela (1526–1800), Repertorium Eruditorum Totius Europae – RETE 1490s establishments in the Holy Roman Empire 1495 establishments in Europe Educational institutions established in the 15th century Santiago de Compostela Universities in Galicia (Spain) Universities and colleges in Spain