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Founded by Philip V of Spain on Apr 18, 1738.1
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Royal Academy of History
Spanish institution that studies history
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.2 It was founded by Philip V of Spain.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Apr 18, 1738Founded1
- HeadquartersNuevo Rezado1
- Websitewww.rah.es
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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. Its official publication is the Boletín de la Real Academia de la Historia.2
Leadership
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- FounderPhilip V of Spain1
Controversies and legal
Criticism
Some Spanish historians have considered it an obsolete misogynist institution, that still considers history as a matter of kings and battles. However, the image has changed since Carmen Iglesias, the first female director, took over in 2014 from Gonzalo Anes. By some authors RAH is considered a "thoroughly undemocratic" institution "unrepresentative of Spanish historical profession" and a hotbed of historical revisionism.
From Wikipedia’s article on Royal Academy of History, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Timeline
- Apr 18, 1738Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.rah.es1
- WikipediaRoyal Academy of History
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ2720582
Sources
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