Ferran Archiles Cardona

Ferran Archilés Cardona is a professor in the Department of Contemporary History at the Faculty of Geography and History, University of Valencia. He is a prominent Valencian historian whose work critically engages with themes of national identity, regionalism, and political thought, particularly in relation to Joan Fuster's influence on Valencian nationalism.

His research focuses on the cultural and social history of contemporaneity, with particular emphasis on the evolution of Valencian identity within the broader Spanish context. He challenges traditional narratives by arguing that the concept of a political Valencian nation is a modern construct, and that historical identity among Valencians has predominantly aligned with Spanish national identity. This positions his work at the forefront of a significant shift in 21st-century Valencian historiography.

Archilés Cardona has received recognition for both his academic and literary contributions. He won the Manel Garcia Grau Prize in 2010 for his poetry collection 'Mala memória' and the prestigious Josep Vicent Marqués Essay Prize in 2018 for his reflective work 'Dues o tres pintes més tard', which blends personal, cultural, and political commentary from a period of social crisis.

Scientific Awards:

• Manel Garcia Grau Prize (2010) for poetry collection 'Mala memória'
• Josep Vicent Marqués Essay Prize in Valencian (2018)
• City of Valencia Literary Awards (2018)

He has supervised doctoral research, notably under the guidance of Dr. Ismael Saz and Dr. Manuel Martí Martínez, and is affiliated with the research group HISCUCON (Cultural and Social History of Contemporaneity). While no formal list of advisees or grants is provided in the sources, his influence extends through academic mentorship and public intellectual engagement. His work bridges scholarly rigor with literary expression, contributing to both historical discourse and cultural reflection in the Valencian community.

He is actively involved in the academic and literary communities, participating in book fairs, public presentations, and cultural debates. His interdisciplinary approach connects history, literature, and political theory, making him a central figure in contemporary Valencian intellectual life.