Charles Powell (historian) facts for kids

Charles Powell in 2019.

Charles Tito Powell is a well-known Spanish-British historian. He was born in 1960. He is famous for his work on Spanish history, especially how Spain changed from a dictatorship to a democracy.

Early Life and Education

Charles Powell studied History and Modern Languages at the University of Oxford in England. For his advanced degree, he wrote about Spain's move to democracy.

After his studies, he worked as a researcher and teacher at several colleges within Oxford University. These included St Antony's College, Oxford, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and University College, Oxford.

Career in Spain

In 1997, Charles Powell moved to Spain. He became the deputy director of a center called CERI, which was part of the Ortega y Gasset Foundation. This center focused on international relations.

In 2002, he joined the Elcano Royal Institute. This is a very important "think-tank" in Spain. A think-tank is a group of experts who research and give advice on big topics, like how countries get along. Charles Powell is currently the director of this institute.

Since 2002, he has also been a Professor of Contemporary Spanish History. He teaches at the CEU San Pablo University in Madrid. In 2007, he helped create the Fundación Transición Española. This foundation works to preserve the history of Spain's transition to democracy. He was its first director and is now a vice president.

Books and Research

Charles Powell has written many books and academic articles. His books help us understand important parts of Spanish history.

• El piloto del cambio (1991): This book looks at the role of the king and the monarchy in Spain's change to democracy.
• Juan Carlos of Spain. Self-made monarch (1996): This is a biography about King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
• España en Democracia, 1975-2000 (2001): This book tells the story of Spain from 1975, after General Franco's death, up to the year 2000. Many people consider it a key book for understanding this period.
• El Amigo Americano. España y Estados Unidos: de la dictadura a la democracia (2011): This book explores the relationship between Spain and the United States from 1969 to 1989. It covers the time when Spain was moving from a dictatorship to a democracy.

Global Speaker

Throughout his career, Charles Powell has traveled a lot. He has given talks and lectures in more than thirty countries. These countries are located in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Awards and Recognition

In 2017, Charles Powell received a special honor from the United Kingdom. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG). This award recognized his important work in improving relations between the UK and Spain.

See also

In Spanish: Charles Powell para niños