When was José María Aznar born?

José María Aznar was born on 25 February 1953 in Madrid.

What positions has José María Aznar held?

Positions held by José María Aznar include: Member of the Congress of Deputies (2000–2004); Prime Minister of Spain (1996–2004); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1996–2000); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1993–1996); president of the Partido Popular (1990–2004).

Where did José María Aznar study?

José María Aznar was educated at Complutense University of Madrid.

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José María Aznar

Prime Minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004

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José María Aznar López is a Spanish politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004. He led the People's Party (PP), the dominant centre-right political party in Spain.

Quick facts

Born: 25 February 1953 wd
Place of birth: Madrid wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician, businessperson, inspector, jurist wd
Political party: People's Party (since 1989), People's Alliance (1979–1989) wd
Education: Complutense University of Madrid wd
Spouse: Ana Botella wd
Official website: jmaznar.es wd
Social media: Facebook · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Congress of Deputies (27 March 2000 – 2 April 2004)
Prime Minister of Spain (4 May 1996 – 17 April 2004)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (25 March 1996 – 5 April 2000)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (22 June 1993 – 27 March 1996)
president of the Partido Popular (1 April 1990 – 2 October 2004)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (21 November 1989 – 29 June 1993)
President of the Junta of Castile and León (27 July 1987 – 16 September 1989)
Member of the Cortes of Castile and León (2 July 1987 – 10 November 1989)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (15 July 1986 – 7 July 1987)
Member of the Congress of Deputies (18 November 1982 – 15 July 1986)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2004)
Robert Schuman Medal (2002)
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2003)
Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1993)
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry (1996)
Gold Medal of Madrid (2011)
Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria (1997)
Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1994)
Franz Josef Strauss Award (1998)
honorary doctorate of CEU Cardenal Herrera University (2009)

Questions

When was José María Aznar born?: José María Aznar was born on 25 February 1953 in Madrid.
What positions has José María Aznar held?: Positions held by José María Aznar include: Member of the Congress of Deputies (2000–2004); Prime Minister of Spain (1996–2004); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1996–2000); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1993–1996); president of the Partido Popular (1990–2004).
Where did José María Aznar study?: José María Aznar was educated at Complutense University of Madrid.

Sources

Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 12 November 2026

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