José Pulido y Espinosa was a Spanish journalist, writer, and politician of the 19th century. He was born in Cádiz in 1813 and died in 1872. He was a relevant figure during the reign of Isabella II, noted for his work in the liberal press and his involvement in politics as a deputy and senator. He was the director of several newspapers and a contributor to many others, always defending progressive and modernizing stances for Spain. His journalistic and political work made him an influential voice of his time.