| Ángel Faus Belau | |
| Birth Date: | 9 February 1936 |
| Birth Place: | Villarreal, Valencian Community, Spain |
| Death Place: | Castellón de la Plana, Spain |
| Alma Mater: | University of Navarre |
| Spouse: | María Luis Alcaraz Castelló (?–2020; his death) |
| Children: | Five |
Ángel Faus Belau (9 February 1936 – 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.[1] [2] In 1979, he became the first Spaniard to earn a doctorate in information sciences.[1] [2] [3]
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.[1] [2] Faus published more than 300 books, articles and scholarly journals during his career.[1]
Ángel Faus Belau died in Castellón de la Plana on 30 August 2020, at the age of 84.[2] He was survived by his wife, María Luis Alcaraz Castelló, and their five children - María Luisa, María Ángeles, Ángel, Begoña, and Luis Faus Alcaraz.[2] His funeral was held at Castelló Cathedral in Castellón de la Plana on 31 August 2020.[4]