Francisco Jorge Leira Castiñeira

Francisco Jorge Leira Castiñeira is a Research Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, affiliated with the Department of Humanities: History, Geography, and Art. He holds a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2019) with a thesis on the socialization of soldiers in the Franco regime. His research focuses on the Spanish Civil War, military history, and the sociopolitical consolidation of Francoism. He has authored numerous publications analyzing combatant experiences, recruitment practices, and the impact of war on post-war societies. Notable works include *La consolidación social del franquismo* (2013) and studies on coercive measures within the rebel army. He has received the prestigious Ramón y Cajal Fellowship and contributed to debates on historiography, oral history, and cultural memory. His work bridges military history with social and cultural analysis, emphasizing the lived experiences of soldiers during and after the war.

**Education:**

• PhD in History, University of Santiago de Compostela (2019)
• Master's in Contemporary History, University of Santiago de Compostela
• Master's in Documental Studies, University of Santiago de Compostela

**Research Interests:**

• Social and cultural dimensions of the Spanish Civil War
• Military mobilization and coercion in dictatorships
• Memory studies and oral history methodologies
• Historiography of conflict and post-war societies

**Awards:**

• Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid)
• Placa de la Orden de Isabel La Católica (2040)

**Key Contributions:** His research challenges traditional narratives by centering soldier experiences and analyzing the Francoist regime's reliance on forced recruitment. He has pioneered studies on dissent within the rebel army and the psychological impact of war on combatants.