Background
Vassberg, David Erland was born on March 13, 1936 in Harlingen, Texas, United States. Son of Sven and Evelyn (Redlund) Vassberg.
Vassberg, David Erland was born on March 13, 1936 in Harlingen, Texas, United States. Son of Sven and Evelyn (Redlund) Vassberg.
Bachelor, University Texas, 1958. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1971.
Farmer, Lyford, Texas, 1961-1966; assistant professor of history, Pan American U., Edinburg, Texas, 1971-1977; associate professor, Pan American U., Edinburg, Texas, 1977-1983; professor, Pan American U., Edinburg, Texas, since 1983. Visiting professor U. Valladolid, Spain, 1991.
Member American History Association, Society for Spanish and Portuguese History Studies (executive committee 1986-1988), Texas Association for Advancement of History, Lions (president, vice president local chapter 1962-1965).
Married Liliane Mangold, November 10, 1962. Children: Mark Andrew, Alan Henry.