Ángel Ballesteros Gallardo facts for kids
Ángel Ballesteros Gallardo is a Spanish poet and historian. He was born in Gálvez, Toledo in 1940. He lives in Talavera de la Reina, Spain. Ángel studied philosophy and languages. He is also a member of the Royal Academy of Historic Sciences and Fine Arts of Toledo.
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Who is Ángel Ballesteros Gallardo?
Ángel Ballesteros Gallardo was born in Gálvez, Toledo. He studied Philosophy and Languages. He began his research work in Barcelona. In 1973, he moved to Talavera de la Reina, Spain. There, he started important historical research.
His main focus was the ancient festival called "Mondas". This Spring parade began around 2200 BC. It started in the Celt Iberian period in that area. He also studied other parts of the city's past. Ballesteros wrote for the La Voz del Tajo newspaper.
In 1983, he received an honor. He was named a 'Numerary advisor' for the Provincial Institute of Toledian Studies and Investigation. This means he was an important expert for the institute.
Ángel Ballesteros also founded a group called the Data Seminary of Historic Study of Talavera de la Reina and its Lands. He also led the "P. Juan de Mariana" Historic Institute. He is also a university teacher at the UNED University.
He has been named a "favourite son" of the city of Talavera de la Reina. This is a special honor given by the city.
What are his main works?
Ángel Ballesteros Gallardo is known for his poetry and historical writings.
His Poetry
His main poetry books include:
- Precipitada Sangre (1970) which means Hastened Blood
- No sabe la muerte que se llama muerte (1974) which means Death does not know that her name is Death
- Cómo tuvo la sangre ilusiones (1982) which means How the blood had illusions
- Igualada Derrota (1985) which means Even Defeat
His Historical Books
As a historian, his most important works are:
- Las Mondas de Talavera de la Reina, historia de una tradición (1980). This book tells the history of the "Mondas" festival.
- Talavera de la Reina, Ciudad de la Cerámica (1978). This book is an exciting guide to the city of Talavera de la Reina. It won the "Everest prize".
He has also written plays for the theater. One important play is Cosecha Enamorada (1998), which means Loved Harvest. It is about the Maristas.
See also
In Spanish: Ángel Ballesteros para niños
