Carlos Seco Serrano facts for kids

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Seco and the second or maternal family name is Serrano.

Carlos Seco Serrano (born November 14, 1923 – died April 12, 2020) was an important Spanish historian. A historian is someone who studies and writes about the past. Carlos Seco Serrano was especially good at studying the "contemporary era," which means the most recent period of history, from the late 1700s to the present day.

His Life

Carlos Seco Serrano was born in a city called Toledo in Spain. He lived a long life and passed away at the age of 96 in Madrid. He died during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He was a very respected scholar. On January 21, 1977, he was chosen to join a very important group called the Real Academia de la Historia. This is like a special club for the best historians in Spain. He was given "medalla nº 12," which means he held a specific, honored position within this academy. He officially took his place there on February 5, 1978. Being a member of this academy is a great honor for any historian.

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