Francisco was relieved of his teaching position and Meléndez formally expelled from the Academy on June 15, 1748. Unlike his father, Meléndez's professional status was precarious. Young and self-righteous, without the support of the Academy and his reputation at stake, he decided to go to Italy to get new opportunities, where he remained until 1752.
Francisco was dismissed from his teaching position, and Meléndez was formally expelled from the Academy on June 15, 1748. Unlike his father, Meléndez's professional standing was precarious. Young and self-righteous, without the support of the Academy and his reputation at stake, he decided to travel to Italy in search of new opportunities, where he remained until 1752.