César Vidal Manzanares facts for kids
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César Vidal
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| Born | César Vidal Manzanares 9 May 1958 Madrid, Spain |
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César Vidal Manzanares (born 9 May 1958) is a Spanish historian, author, political commentator, and radio host. He is known for his many books and his work on radio.
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Who is César Vidal?
César Vidal was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 9, 1958. He grew up in a Catholic family. When he was fifteen, he became a Jehovah’s Witness. Later, he chose to become an evangelical Christian. His brother, Gustavo Vidal Manzanares, is also a writer and a legal expert.
What is César Vidal's education?
César Vidal has studied a lot! He earned a Ph.D. in Law from Alfonso X El Sabio University. He also has degrees in theology and philosophy from Logos University. This means he has a deep understanding of laws, religious beliefs, and how people think.
César Vidal's Career
César Vidal has had a busy career in many fields. He is a member of the Executive Council of the Interamerican Institute for Democracy. This group works to support democracy in different countries. Since 2015, he has also been a member of the North American Academy of the Spanish Language. This academy helps protect and promote the Spanish language.
César Vidal on the Radio
César Vidal is well-known for his work in radio.
- From 2004 to 2009, he hosted a popular radio show called La Linterna on Cadena COPE.
- In 2009, he helped start a new radio station called esRadio. However, he left this project in 2013.
- Since 2014, he has hosted his own radio program called La Voz (which means "The Voice"). This show broadcasts from the United States.
César Vidal's Books and Writing
César Vidal is a very productive writer. He has written for several newspapers, including El Mundo, Diario 16, El Periódico de Aragón, and La Razón. He also wrote a series called Misterios de la Historia (Mysteries of History) for Libertad Digital.
He has written over 100 books! Many of his books have been very popular and have won awards. He often writes about historical topics, especially about totalitarian regimes (governments that have total control over people's lives) and the history of religions. One of his books, Las Brigadas Internacionales (The International Brigades), is considered a very complete book about the International Brigades.
Awards and Recognition
César Vidal has received many awards for his writing and other work. Here are some of them:
- 2000: Cartagena's Historical Novel Award for La mandrágora de las doce lunas
- 2002: Las Lucas Biography Award for his book about Abraham Lincoln, titled Lincoln
- 2004: Ediciones Martínez Roca's Spirituality Award for El testamento del pescador (The Fisherman's Testament)
- 2004: Jaén Literary Award for El último tren a Zúrich (Last Train to Zurich)
- 2005: Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja for Los Hijos de la Luz (The Children of the Light)
- 2005: The Academy of Science, Technology, Education, and Humanities' (AICTEH) Social Sciences Award
- 2005: Silver Microphone (Micrófono de Plata)
- 2005: Antena de Oro
- 2005: HazteOir Award
- 2005: Catholic Childhood Commission (CCEI) Prize
- 2006: Premio de Novela Histórica Alfonso X El Sabio for El fuego del cielo (The Fire from Heaven)
- 2006: Algaba Prize for Biography, Autobiography, Memoirs and Historical Investigations for Pablo, el judío de Tarso
- 2008: Asociación de Víctimas del Terrorismo Golden Pen Award (Pluma de Oro)
- 2008: Finis Terrae Heterodox Humanist Essay Prize for El caso Lutero
- 2012: Awarded by the Israeli Embassy for helping improve the relationship between Spain and Israel
- 2013: Order of the Torson's Golden Torso Award
- 2021: Mexican Press Club
- 2022: Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association's Harold Kregel Award (Book of the Year) for Apóstol para las naciones
See also
In Spanish: César Vidal para niños
