When was José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero born?

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was born on 4 August 1960 in Valladolid.

What positions has José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero held?

Positions held by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero include: Member of the Congress of Deputies (2008–2011); Prime Minister of Spain (2004–2011); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2004–2008); Secretary General of the PSOE (2000–2012); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2000–2004).

Where did José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero study?

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was educated at University of León.

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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero

Spanish politician

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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician and member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He was the Prime Minister of Spain being elected for two terms, in the 2004 and 2008 general elections. On 2 April 2011 he announced he would not stand for re-election in the 2011 general election and left office on 21 December 2011.

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Born: 4 August 1960 wd
Place of birth: Valladolid wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (since 1978) wd
Education: University of León wd
Spouse: Sonsoles Espinosa wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Congress of Deputies (26 March 2008 – 27 September 2011)
Prime Minister of Spain (16 April 2004 – 21 December 2011)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (24 March 2004 – 15 January 2008)
Secretary General of the PSOE (22 July 2000 – 4 February 2012)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (29 March 2000 – 2 April 2004)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (12 March 1996 – 5 April 2000)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (25 June 1993 – 27 March 1996)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (18 November 1989 – 29 June 1993)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (15 July 1986 – 2 September 1989)
associate professor

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2011)
Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎ (2004)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite
Order of the Liberator General San Martín
honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos
Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine) (2009)
Atlantida Prize (2008)
honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse (2015)

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When was José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero born?: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was born on 4 August 1960 in Valladolid.
What positions has José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero held?: Positions held by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero include: Member of the Congress of Deputies (2008–2011); Prime Minister of Spain (2004–2011); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2004–2008); Secretary General of the PSOE (2000–2012); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2000–2004).
Where did José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero study?: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was educated at University of León.

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