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Josep Termes
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Josep Termes in 2006
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Josep Termes i Ardèvol
1936 Barcelona
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| Died | 2011 Barcelona
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| Occupation | historian |
| Known for | anarchism historian |
Josep Termes i Ardèvol (1936 – 2011) was an important historian from Catalonia, Spain. He was born in Barcelona in the same year the Spanish Civil War began. Josep Termes grew up in a working-class family and always remembered his roots.
He first studied Pharmacy at Barcelona University in the 1950s. After a student movement in 1956, he changed his studies to Arts. He then focused on Contemporary History. He became very interested in the history of workers' movements. He especially studied anarchists in Catalonia and Spain during the 19th and 20th centuries. His important book, Anarchism and Syndicalism in Spain, was published in 1972. Later, before he passed away, he wrote a large book called The History of the Anarchist Movement in Spain.
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Josep Termes's Career and Ideas
Josep Termes faced challenges because of his political activities. He was removed from Barcelona University twice. First as a student in 1958, and then as a teacher in 1966. However, he later returned to teach there. He also helped start the Autonomous University of Barcelona. From 1991 to 2006, he worked at Pompeu Fabra University.
Studying Catalan History
Josep Termes wanted to look at the history of Catalonia in new ways. He was especially interested in Catalanism, which is a movement about Catalan identity and culture. He explored how ordinary people, not just the wealthy, were part of this movement. He wrote books like The Popular Roots of Catalanism in 1999.
His Legacy
Josep Termes collected over 20,000 books, leaflets, and newspaper clippings. This amazing collection was given to the Museum of the History of Catalonia. In 2006, he received the Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes. This is a very special award for people who have made a big impact on Catalan literature and culture.
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Josep Termes in 2006
See also
In Spanish: Josep Termes para niños
