Ángel Faus Belau facts for kids
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Ángel Faus Belau
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Ángel Faus Belau in 2007
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| Born | 9 February 1936 |
| Died | 30 August 2020 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | University of Navarre |
| Spouse(s) | María Luis Alcaraz Castelló (?–2020; his death) |
| Children | Five |
Ángel Faus Belau (born February 9, 1936 – died August 30, 2020) was an important Spanish journalist and university professor. He taught about communication at the University of Navarre. Many people saw him as a top expert on how radio worked in Europe. In 1979, he became the first person in Spain to get a special advanced degree, called a doctorate, in information sciences.
About Ángel Faus Belau
Ángel Faus Belau was born in Villarreal, Spain. He grew up to become a well-known journalist. A journalist is someone who collects and reports news. He also became a professor at the University of Navarre. There, he taught students about how people communicate, especially through media like radio.
His Work and Ideas
Professor Faus was considered a leading expert on radio broadcasting in Europe. This means he knew a lot about how radio stations work and how radio messages are sent out. He wrote many books and articles during his career, more than 300 in total.
One of his most famous ideas was about who invented the radio. In his book, "La radio en España (1896-1977). Una historia documental," he suggested that a Spanish engineer named Julio Cervera Baviera was the true inventor of the radio. This was different from the popular belief that Guglielmo Marconi invented it.
His Later Life
Ángel Faus Belau passed away in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, on August 30, 2020. He was 84 years old. He was survived by his wife, María Luis Alcaraz Castelló, and their five children. His funeral was held the next day at Castelló Cathedral.
See also
In Spanish: Ángel Faus Belau para niños
