Miguel Artola Gallego facts for kids

Miguel Artola Gallego (born July 12, 1923 – died May 26, 2020) was a very smart Spanish historian. He was born in San Sebastián, a city in Spain. He passed away in Madrid when he was 96 years old.

Miguel Artola Gallego was chosen to be a member of the Real Academia de la Historia, which is a very important group of historians in Spain. He became member number 34 on March 20, 1981, and officially joined on May 2, 1982.

Miguel Artola Gallego's Amazing Achievements

Miguel Artola Gallego received many important awards and honors during his life. These awards recognized his great work as a historian and scholar.

Important Awards and Honors

• In 1989, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Basque Country. This means the university honored him for his achievements, even though he didn't study there for that degree.
• He won the Prince of Asturias Award for social sciences in 1991. This is one of the most important awards in Spain, like a Nobel Prize for different fields.
• In 1992, he also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Salamanca.
• He won the Premio Nacional de Historia de España (National History Prize of Spain) in 1992. He received this award for his important book, Encyclopédie d'histoire espagnole.
• The Autonomous University of Madrid gave him a special medal in 1993.
• In 1996, he was awarded the Grand Cross in the Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise. This is a high honor from the Spanish government.
• He received the "Eusko Ikaskuntza-Caja Laboral de Humanidades, Cultura, Artes y Ciencias Sociales" award in 2000. This award recognizes achievements in humanities, culture, arts, and social sciences.
• In 2008, he won the "Nacional de Humanidades Lorenzana" award.

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In Spanish: Miguel Artola Gallego para niños