# Gonzalo Capellán

_Spanish politician and historian_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Gonzalo Capellán de Miguel is a Spanish academic and People's Party (PP) politician. He led the party in the 2023 Riojan regional election, in which they won a majority and he became President of La Rioja.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 January 1972 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Haro ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; university teacher; historian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P106))
- **Political party:** People's Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P102))
- **Education:** University of Cantabria ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P69))
- **Official website:** gonzalocapellan.es ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of La Rioja (since 28 June 2023 · BS 13 Asar 2080 onwards); Deputy of the Parliament of La Rioja (21 June 2007 – 19 September 2008) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** CapellanGonzalo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P2002))
- **Facebook:** GonzaloCapellanDM ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P2013))
- **Instagram:** gonzalo.capellan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P2003))
- **LinkedIn:** gonzalo-capellan-31849a15b ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424#P6634))

## Questions

**When was Gonzalo Capellán born?**  
Gonzalo Capellán was born on 23 January 1972 in Haro.

**What positions has Gonzalo Capellán held?**  
Positions held by Gonzalo Capellán include: President of La Rioja (since 28 June 2023); Deputy of the Parliament of La Rioja (2007–2008).

**Where did Gonzalo Capellán study?**  
Gonzalo Capellán was educated at University of Cantabria.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Gonzalo Capellán](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_Capell%C3%A1n) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q117808424](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117808424) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gonzalo Capellán.jpg by Artistosteles (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gonzalo_Capell%C3%A1n.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Gonzalo Capellán, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Gonzalo Capellán.jpg — Artistosteles, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Gonzalo Capellán". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/gonzalo-capellan. Retrieved 6 November 2026.