Leopoldo Torres Balbás
Leopoldo Torres Balbás (1888–1960) was a Spanish architect, archaeologist and art historian.
Also recorded as Leopoldo Torres Balbas.
Leopoldo Torres Balbás in brief
- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1960
- Known for
- architect, archaeologist, art historian and art critic
- Place of birth
- Madrid
Overview
Born at Madrid in 1888, died at Madrid in 1960.
In detail
Leopoldo Torres Balbás studied at Instituto Cardenal Cisneros and Escuela Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid. the recorded working language is Spanish.
Positions recorded include member of the Real Academia de la Historia. Membership is recorded of Real Academia de Ciencias, Bellas Letras y Nobles Artes de Córdoba and Royal Academy of History.
Distinctions recorded are doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger.
Sources
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- 1.
“Leopoldo Torres Balbás”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q9021611: Leopoldo Torres Balbás
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