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(Spanish botanist) José Celestino Mutis, a Spanish priest, botanist, and mathematician, made significant contributions to the Spanish American Enlightenment. He was a key figure in the Spanish Universalist School of the 18th century, collaborating with notable individuals such as Juan Andrés and Antonio Eximeno. Mutis excelled in botany and mathematics and engaged with renowned explorers like Alexander von Humboldt during expeditions to Spanish America. His work and writings remain esteemed in academic spheres for their impact on botanical studies and Enlightenment philosophies.
