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Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón

Spanish politician

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Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón Jiménez is a Spanish politician and former Minister of Justice. He was mayor of Madrid between 2003 and 2011. A stalwart of the conservative People's Party (PP), he has previously been a leading figure in various local and national legislative bodies. In December 2011 Ruiz-Gallardón was appointed Minister of Justice in Mariano Rajoy's inaugural cabinet. He resigned in September 2014.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Madrid wd
Citizenship
Spain wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, prosecutor wd
Political party
People's Party (since 1989), People's Alliance (1977–1989) wd
Education
Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU, Our Lady of Remembrance College, secondary school, CEU San Pablo University wd

Positions held wd

  • Minister of Justice (22 December 2011 – 23 September 2014)
  • Member of the Congress of Deputies (30 November 2011 – 24 September 2014)
  • mayor of Madrid (14 June 2003 – 22 December 2011)
  • member of the Assembly of Madrid (30 June 1999 – 1 April 2003)
  • member of the Assembly of Madrid (22 June 1995 – 20 April 1999)
  • President of the Community of Madrid (1995–2003)
  • member of the Assembly of Madrid (20 June 1991 – 4 April 1995)
  • member of the Senate of Spain (28 July 1987 – 4 July 1995)
  • member of the Assembly of Madrid (2 July 1987 – 2 April 1991)
  • Madrid municipal councillor (23 May 1983 – 30 June 1987)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort (2014)
  • gold Medal of the Community of Madrid (2004)
  • Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge (2005)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎ (2004)
  • honorary doctorate of Haifa University
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (2021)

Questions

When was Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón born?
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón was born on 11 December 1958 in Madrid.
What positions has Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón held?
Positions held by Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón include: Minister of Justice (2011–2014); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2011–2014); mayor of Madrid (2003–2011); member of the Assembly of Madrid (1999–2003); member of the Assembly of Madrid (1995–1999).
Where did Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón study?
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón was educated at Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU, Our Lady of Remembrance College, secondary school, CEU San Pablo University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q467829 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón na Coruña.jpg by Marcusfernandez (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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