When was Jerónimo Saavedra born?

Jerónimo Saavedra was born on 3 July 1936 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

What positions has Jerónimo Saavedra held?

Positions held by Jerónimo Saavedra include: Member of the Congress of Deputies (1996–1999); Minister of Education and Vocational Training (1995–1996); President of the Canary Islands (1991–1993); President of the Canary Islands (1983–1987); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1982–1983).

Where did Jerónimo Saavedra study?

Jerónimo Saavedra was educated at Complutense University of Madrid, University of Cologne, University of Florence, University of Trieste.

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Jerónimo Saavedra

Spanish politician and academic (1936–2023)

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Jerónimo Saavedra Acevedo (3 July 1936 – 21 November 2023) was a Spanish politician and academic. He served as President of the Canary Islands twice, from 1983 to 1987, and again from 1991 to 1993.

Quick facts

Born: 3 July 1936 wd
Place of birth: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria wd
Died: 21 November 2023 wd
Place of death: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician, academic, trade unionist, lawyer, mayor wd
Political party: Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (1972–2011) wd
Education: Complutense University of Madrid, University of Cologne, University of Florence, University of Trieste wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Congress of Deputies (20 March 1996 – 6 July 1999)
Minister of Education and Vocational Training (3 July 1995 – 5 May 1996)
President of the Canary Islands (25 July 1991 – 6 April 1993)
President of the Canary Islands (13 January 1983 – 3 August 1987)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (10 November 1982 – 26 May 1983)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (15 March 1979 – 31 August 1982)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (8 July 1977 – 2 January 1979)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1996)
Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise (1998)

About

He became the first president of the Canary Islands after the establishment of the autonomous communities system under the 1978 Constitution and was in charge of structuring the regional administration and overseeing the democratic transition in the islands. Saavedra also served as Minister of Public Administrations of Spain between 1993 and 1995 and as Minister of Education and Science of Spain between 1995 and 1996. He was a member of the Congress of Deputies in the constituent legislature until 1983, a senator twice and mayor of his hometown Las Palmas de Gran Canaria between 2007 and 2011.

Saavedra was a significant figure in Spanish LGBT history, being the first openly gay politician to hold several high public offices.

Questions

When was Jerónimo Saavedra born?: Jerónimo Saavedra was born on 3 July 1936 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What positions has Jerónimo Saavedra held?: Positions held by Jerónimo Saavedra include: Member of the Congress of Deputies (1996–1999); Minister of Education and Vocational Training (1995–1996); President of the Canary Islands (1991–1993); President of the Canary Islands (1983–1987); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1982–1983).
Where did Jerónimo Saavedra study?: Jerónimo Saavedra was educated at Complutense University of Madrid, University of Cologne, University of Florence, University of Trieste.

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