Ángel Faus Belau
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Ángel Faus Belau | |
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 Ángel Faus Belau in 2007 | |
| Born | 9 February 1936 |
| Died | 30 August 2020 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | University of Navarre |
| Spouse | María Luis Alcaraz Castelló (?–2020; his death) |
| Children | Five |
Ángel Faus Belau (9 February 1936[1] – 30 August 2020) was a Spanish journalist and professor emeritus of communications at the University of Navarre. He was considered a leading expert on European radio broadcasting.[2][3] In 1979, he became the first Spaniard to earn a doctorate in information sciences.[2][3][1]
In his book, "La radio en España (1896-1977). Una historia documental", Faus argued that Julio Cervera Baviera, a Spanish engineer, was the actual inventor of the radio, rather than Guglielmo Marconi.[2][3] Faus published more than 300 books, articles and scholarly journals during his career.[2]
Ángel Faus Belau died in Castellón de la Plana on 30 August 2020, at the age of 84.[3] He was survived by his wife, María Luis Alcaraz Castelló, and their five children - María Luisa, María Ángeles, Ángel, Begoña, and Luis Faus Alcaraz.[3] His funeral was held at Castelló Cathedral in Castellón de la Plana on 31 August 2020.[4]
