Bartolomé Bennassar

Bartolomé Bennassar studied at Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Montpellier and University of Toulouse (1896-1968). The recorded working language is French and Spanish. The field of work recorded is modern history of Spain, history of Latin America and Early modern history of Spain. Employment is recorded with University Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, lycée Périer and University of Toulouse (1896-1968). Positions recorded include president. Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid, Grand Prix Gobert and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms.

• Name — Bartolomé Bennassar • Born — 8 April 1929 • Birthplace — Nîmes, France • Died — 8 November 2018 • Place of death — Toulouse, France • Education — University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès Paris-Sorbonne University University of Montpellier • Occupation — Historian Writer Professor • Spouse — Lucile Bennassar (deceased) • Children — Jean Bennassar (deceased)

Bennassar began as a history professor in 1952, and defended his thesis in 1957. He was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, specializing in contemporary history of Spain and Latin America, as well as the 16th and 17th centuries. He was also a renowned critic of bullfighting.

Bennassar wrote books titled Le Voyage en Espagne (The Spanish Inquisition), L'Histoire des Espagnols (The History of the Spanish), and La Guerre d'Espagne et ses lendemains (The Spanish Civil War and its Aftermath). He also wrote a very important biography on Francisco Franco. His most famous book, Last Leap, was developed into a film in 1970.

His wife, Lucile, signed copies of Les Chrétiens d'Allah and Le Voyage en Espagne with him. His son, Jean, committed suicide in 1979 at the age of 22.