# Paulino Rivero

_Spanish politician and teacher_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Paulino Rivero Baute is a Spanish politician and teacher. A member of the Canarian Coalition, he is the former president of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 February 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P569))
- **Place of birth:** El Sauzal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P27))
- **Occupation:** school teacher; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P106))
- **Political party:** Canarian Coalition (since 1993); Tenerife Group of Independents (1983–1993); Union of the Democratic Centre (1979–1983) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P102))
- **Education:** University of La Laguna ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of the Canary Islands (13 July 2007 – 9 July 2015); Member of the Congress of Deputies (30 March 2004 – 25 June 2007); Member of the Congress of Deputies (27 March 2000 – 2 April 2004); Member of the Congress of Deputies (18 March 1996 – 18 January 2000); Member of the Parliament of the Canary Islands ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949#P39))

## Questions

**When was Paulino Rivero born?**  
Paulino Rivero was born on 11 February 1952 in El Sauzal.

**What positions has Paulino Rivero held?**  
Positions held by Paulino Rivero include: President of the Canary Islands (2007–2015); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2004–2007); Member of the Congress of Deputies (2000–2004); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1996–2000); Member of the Parliament of the Canary Islands.

**Where did Paulino Rivero study?**  
Paulino Rivero was educated at University of La Laguna.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Paulino Rivero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulino_Rivero) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q942949](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942949) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Paulino Rivero.jpg by http://www.20minutos.es 20minutos (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paulino_Rivero.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Paulino Rivero". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/paulino-rivero. Retrieved 6 November 2026.