Manuel Fernández Álvarez facts for kids
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Manuel Fernández Álvarez
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Manuel Fernández Álvarez in 1995
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| Born | 7 November 1921 |
| Died | 19 April 2010 (aged 88) |
| Education | Universidad de Valladolid |
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| Fields | History |
Manuel Fernández Álvarez (born November 7, 1921 – died April 19, 2010) was an important Spanish historian, academic, and writer. He spent his life studying and writing about the history of Spain. He focused especially on the time known as the Golden Age and the Renaissance.
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About Manuel Fernández Álvarez
His Early Life and Education
Manuel Fernández Álvarez was born in Madrid, Spain. He was very interested in learning from a young age. He studied Philosophy at the University of Valladolid. He graduated from this university in 1942.
His Career as a Historian
After his studies, Manuel Fernández Álvarez became a professor. He taught history at the University of Salamanca. This is one of the oldest and most famous universities in Spain. Even after he officially retired, he continued to teach as a profesor emérito. This title means he was a respected professor who continued his work.
Manuel Fernández Álvarez was known for his deep knowledge of Spanish history. He was especially an expert on the 16th century. This period includes the reigns of important kings like Charles V and Philip II. He also studied the time of Queen Isabella I.
His Later Years
Manuel Fernández Álvarez passed away on April 19, 2010. He was 88 years old. He died in Salamanca, the city where he had taught for many years.
What He Wrote About
Manuel Fernández Álvarez wrote many books about Spanish history. His books helped people understand important periods and figures. Here are some of his well-known works:
- La sociedad espanola en el Siglo de Oro (About Spanish society in the Golden Age)
- La sociedad espanola del Renascimiento, 1985 (About Spanish society during the Renaissance)
- Carlos V, el cesar y el hombre, 2000 (About Emperor Charles V, as a ruler and a person)
- Corpus monumental de Carlos V, Salamanca, 1973-1981 (A large collection of works about Charles V)
- Carlos V: un hombre para Europa (About Charles V as a man for Europe)
- Isabel la Catolica (About Queen Isabella I, also known as Isabella the Catholic)
- Felipe II y su tiempo (About King Philip II and his era)
- La Gran Aventura de Cristobal Colon, Espasa Calpe, 2006 (About the great adventure of Christopher Columbus)
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Fernández Álvarez para niños
