When was Abel Matutes born?

Abel Matutes was born on 31 October 1941 in Ibiza.

What positions has Abel Matutes held?

Positions held by Abel Matutes include: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain (1996–2000); Member of the European Parliament (1994–1996); European Commissioner for Transport (1993–1994); European Commissioner for Energy (1993–1994); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1982–1986).

Where did Abel Matutes study?

Abel Matutes was educated at University of Barcelona, Complutense University of Madrid.

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Abel Matutes

Spanish politician

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Abel Matutes y Juan is a Spanish former politician who served as Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 6 May 1996 to 2000. He was also a European commissioner from 1986 to 1994 and a Member of the European Parliament.

Quick facts

Born: 31 October 1941 wd
Place of birth: Ibiza wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, businessperson, association football player, banker, lawyer wd
Political party: People's Party (1989–2008), People's Alliance (until 1989) wd
Education: University of Barcelona, Complutense University of Madrid wd
Spouse: Nieves Prats Prats wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain (6 May 1996 – 27 April 2000)
Member of the European Parliament (19 July 1994 – 6 May 1996)
European Commissioner for Transport (1993–1994)
European Commissioner for Energy (1993–1994)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (8 November 1982 – 3 January 1986)
member of the Senate of Spain (15 June 1977 – 31 August 1982)
mayor of Eivissa (1970–1971)

Awards wd

Robert Schuman Medal (1994)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎ (1991)
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (2000)
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (1992)
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2005)
Grand Cross of the Order of Boyacá (1999)
Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1996)

Questions

When was Abel Matutes born?: Abel Matutes was born on 31 October 1941 in Ibiza.
What positions has Abel Matutes held?: Positions held by Abel Matutes include: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain (1996–2000); Member of the European Parliament (1994–1996); European Commissioner for Transport (1993–1994); European Commissioner for Energy (1993–1994); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1982–1986).
Where did Abel Matutes study?: Abel Matutes was educated at University of Barcelona, Complutense University of Madrid.

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