Background
Vilanova, Mercedes was born on June 16, 1936 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Daughter of Xavier Vilanova and Mercedes Ribas.
Vilanova, Mercedes was born on June 16, 1936 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Daughter of Xavier Vilanova and Mercedes Ribas.
Master's degree, Barcelona University, Spain, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Valencia University, 1965.
Visiting professor Boston University, 1962-1969. Professor contemporary history University Barcelona, since 1969. Associate Barnard W. Center, New York City, 1987-1988.
Research associate National Center for Science Research, Paris, 1988. Fellow Wilson Center, Washington, 1989-1990. Visiting scholar Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1991-1992, 98-99.
Member International Oral History Association (president 1996-2000), Historia, Antropología y Fuentes Orales (founder, director since 1989).
Married Juan Antonio Subirana, October 1, 1960 (divorced 1979). Children: Miriam, Brian.