About W. Michael Mathes
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 76). W. Michael Mathes was an American historian and academic.
William Michael Mathes (April 15, 1936 – August 13, 2012) was an American historian and academic who focused on the histories of Mexico and Spain. Mathes was a leading expert on the history of Baja California. His articles can be found in the California Historical Society Quarterly, Southern California Quarterly, Journal of San Diego History, Journal of California Anthropology, Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly, Calafia, Meyibó, and other publications.
Mathes spearheaded fundraising efforts for CAREM, a non-profit historical society based in Tecate, Baja California, which promotes the history of Baja California.
The government of Spain also awarded Mathes the Order of Isabella the Catholic in November 2005. He received award at the "International Colloquium of El Camino Real -- Mexico Norte y Texas" conference at the University of Texas campus in San Antonio, Texas.
The Universidad Autónoma de Baja California awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor Honoris Causa.
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Who was W. Michael Mathes?
historian (1936–2012)
When was W. Michael Mathes born?
W. Michael Mathes was born on 15 April 1936 in Los Angeles.
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W. Michael Mathes died on 13 August 2012 in Lubbock.
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W. Michael Mathes was a historian and academic.
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W. Michael Mathes was American.
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