Joaquim Albareda facts for kids
Joaquim Albareda Salvadó (born in Manlleu, 1957) is a history professor at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain. He used to be the director of the Jaume Vicens Vives Institute of History at the same university.
Professor Albareda is a lead researcher for important projects. These projects include "Spain and the Treaties of Utrecht (1712-1714)" and a study group on institutions and society in modern Catalonia (from the 16th to the 19th century). He also directs the history book series "Referències" for Eumo Editorial.
A Historian's Journey
Joaquim Albareda has spent many years studying and teaching history. He is an expert in the history of modern times. This means he focuses on periods from the 16th century onwards.
Studying the Past
Professor Albareda's main area of research is the War of Spanish Succession. This was a big war that happened between 1705 and 1714. He also studies the political history of the 18th century. This involves looking at how governments worked and how decisions were made during that time.
What is a Professor?
A professor is a highly educated teacher at a university. They teach students and also do their own research. Professor Albareda teaches modern history, which helps students understand how the world we live in today was shaped by events in the past.
Researching Big Events
His research projects help us learn more about important historical events, like the Treaties of Utrecht. These treaties were agreements that ended the War of Spanish Succession. By studying these events, historians like Professor Albareda help us understand why things happened the way they did and what their effects were.
