Royal Academy of History
Spanish institution that studies history / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Academy of History (Spanish: Real Academia de la Historia, RAH) is a Spanish institution in Madrid that studies history "ancient and modern, political, civil, ecclesiastical, military, scientific, of letters and arts, that is to say, the different branches of life, of civilisation, and of the culture of the Spanish people". Spanish people in this regard are understood to be citizens of the Kingdom of Spain or the indigenous people of its predecessors, or their descendants. The academy was established by royal decree of Philip V of Spain on 18 April 1738.[1]
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Real Academia de la Historia | |
Abbreviation | RAH |
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Formation | 18 April 1738; 286 years ago (1738-04-18) |
Founder | Felipe V |
Purpose | To study the history of Spain and its people |
Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
Coordinates | 40°24′48″N 3°41′56″W |
Region served | Spain |
Official language | Spanish |
Director | Carmen Iglesias |
Main organ | Governing Board |
Parent organization | Institute of Spain |
Affiliations | Union Académique Internationale |
Website | www |
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