Alberto Balil Illana

Spanish university professor, archaeologist and writer (1928-1989)
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Alberto Balil Illana

Summary

Alberto Balil Illana is a human[1]. Born in Barcelona[2], he… he was born on +1928-07-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Valladolid[4]. He died on +1989-08-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and historian[9].

Key Facts

  • Alberto Balil Illana was born in Barcelona[2].
  • Alberto Balil Illana passed away in Valladolid[4].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was born on +1928-07-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alberto Balil Illana died on +1989-08-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alberto Balil Illana held citizenship in Spain[10].
  • Alberto Balil Illana's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Alberto Balil Illana's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Alberto Balil Illana worked as a writer[8].
  • Alberto Balil Illana worked as a historian[9].
  • Alberto Balil Illana's field of work was Ancient Roman art in Spain[11].
  • Alberto Balil Illana held the position of dean[12].
  • Alberto Balil Illana held the position of full professor[13].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[14].
  • Among Alberto Balil Illana's employers was University of Santiago de Compostela[15].
  • Among Alberto Balil Illana's employers was University of Valladolid[16].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was employed by Escuela Española de Historia y Arqueología en Roma[17].
  • Alberto Balil Illana's education included a stint at University of Barcelona[18].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was educated at University of Zaragoza[19].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was educated at Escuela Española de Historia y Arqueología en Roma[20].
  • Alberto Balil Illana's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[21].
  • Alberto Balil Illana's doctoral advisor was Martín Almagro Basch[22].
  • Alberto Balil Illana received the honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[23].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was a member of Royal Academy of History[24].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was a member of Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[25].
  • Alberto Balil Illana was a member of Spanish National Research Council[26].

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Origins and Family

Alberto Balil Illana's place of birth was Barcelona[2]. He was born on +1928-07-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Barcelona[18], a public university[27], in Spain[28], founded in 1842[29], headquartered in Barcelona[30]; University of Zaragoza[19], a public university[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1542[33]; Escuela Española de Historia y Arqueología en Roma[20], an academy[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1910[36], headquartered in Rome[37]; and Complutense University of Madrid[21], a public university[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1970[40], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[41]. Alberto Balil Illana's doctoral advisor was Martín Almagro Basch[22]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor[42]. Studied under Nino Lamboglia[43], an archaeologist[44], 1912–1977[45], of Italy[46], awarded the Silver medal for merit in school, culture and art[47]; Antonio García y Bellido[48], a classical archaeologist[49], 1903–1972[50], of Spain[51], awarded the Medalla de Honor al Fomento de la Invención[52], specialised in Greek colonization[53]; Ronald Syme[54], a historian[55], 1903–1989[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[58], specialised in classics[59]; Giovanni Becatti[60], a classical archaeologist[61], 1912–1973[62], of Italy[63]; and Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli[64], an art historian[65], 1900–1975[66], of Italy[67], awarded the Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[68], specialised in classical archaeology[69].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and historian[9]. Alberto Balil Illana's field of work was Ancient Roman art in Spain[11]. Employers include Complutense University of Madrid[14], a public university[70], in Spain[71], founded in 1970[72], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[73]; University of Santiago de Compostela[15], a public university[74], in Spain[75], founded in 1495[76], headquartered in Santiago de Compostela[77]; University of Valladolid[16], a public university[78], in Spain[79], founded in 1241[80]; and Escuela Española de Historia y Arqueología en Roma[17], an academy[81], in Spain[82], founded in 1910[83], headquartered in Rome[84]. Positions held include dean[12], a corporate title[85], founded in 0907[86] and full professor[13], an academic rank[87].

Recognition

Alberto Balil Illana received the honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[23].

Death and Burial

Alberto Balil Illana died on +1989-08-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Valladolid[4].

FAQs

Where was Alberto Balil Illana born?

Alberto Balil Illana was born in Barcelona[2].

Where did Alberto Balil Illana die?

Alberto Balil Illana passed away in Valladolid[4].

What did Alberto Balil Illana do for work?

Alberto Balil Illana worked as university teacher[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and historian[9].

Where did Alberto Balil Illana go to school?

Alberto Balil Illana was educated at University of Barcelona[18], University of Zaragoza[19], Escuela Española de Historia y Arqueología en Roma[20], and Complutense University of Madrid[21].

What awards did Alberto Balil Illana receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[23].

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