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Manuel Fernández Álvarez

1921 – 2010

Spanish historian

Historian University teacher
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About Manuel Fernández Álvarez

Lived 1921 – 2010 (aged 88). Manuel Fernández Álvarez was a Spanish historian and university teacher.

Manuel Fernández Álvarez (7 November 1921 – 19 April 2010) was a Spanish historian, academic and writer.

Biography He was the son of Enrique Fernández and María Álvarez.

In 1942 he graduated in Philosophy at the University of Valladolid.

He was professor at the University of Salamanca (and after retirement profesor emérito).

He died on 19 April 2010 aged 88 due to a complication after a heart surgery.

Books La sociedad espanola en el Siglo de Oro La sociedad espanola del Renascimiento, 1985 Carlos V, el cesar y el hombre, 2000 Corpus monumental de Carlos V, Salamanca, 1973-1981 Carlos V: un hombre para Europa Isabel la Catolica Felipe II y su tiempo La Gran Aventura de Cristobal Colon, Espasa-Calpe, 2006

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Important facts

Born
7 November 1921, Madrid
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 April 2010, Salamanca
Occupation
Historian, university teacher
Nationality
Spain
Education
University of Valladolid
Positions held
Full professor, Member of the Real Academia de la Historia
Employers
University of Salamanca
Awards
National History Award
Also known as
Manuel Fernandez Alvarez

People in Manuel Fernández Álvarez's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Enrique Fernández
b. 1953
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b. 1989
Association football player
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María Álvarez
b. 1989
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Manuel Fernández Álvarez?

Spanish historian (1921–2010)

When was Manuel Fernández Álvarez born?

Manuel Fernández Álvarez was born on 7 November 1921 in Madrid.

When did Manuel Fernández Álvarez die?

Manuel Fernández Álvarez died on 19 April 2010 in Salamanca.

What was Manuel Fernández Álvarez's occupation?

Manuel Fernández Álvarez was a historian and university teacher.

What nationality was Manuel Fernández Álvarez?

Manuel Fernández Álvarez was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manuel Fernández Álvarez

· Wikidata: Q1891507

· DBpedia: Manuel Fernández Álvarez

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