He was a researcher and a professor of Natural Sciences and did a great work on ichthyology studies. He was one of the founders of the Academy of Medical Physical and Natural Sciences in Havana in 1861. The academy was the first of its kind in the continent. About at the end of his life he organized and compile most of his bibliographic production which was scattered, with the aim of publishing them in a book titled “Literary works”.

ACADEMY OF MEDICAL PHYSICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES

The royal Academy of Medical Physical and Natural Sciences of Havana was officially established by the Spanish Crown through a document issued in Madrid in November 6th, 1860. Its inauguration took place a year after on May 14th, 1861. It was at the main hall of the University of Havana.  A 40 year duration process and several steps followed by some “criollos”, against the Spanish authorities ended.  The institution was established in the old convent of San Agustin, in 460 Cuba Street after being in different places in Havana.