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Ángela Abós Ballarín
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| Minister of Science, Technology and University, Aragon | |
| In office 2006–2007 |
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| President | Marcelino Iglesias |
| Minister of Education and Culture, Aragon | |
| In office 1994–1995 |
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| President | José Marco |
| Member of the Cortes of Aragon for Huesca | |
| In office 1991–1999 |
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| Member of the Jaca City Council | |
| In office 1991–1994 |
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| Born | 1 October 1934 Benasque, Aragon, Spain |
| Died | 16 July 2022 (aged 87) Jaca, Aragon, Spain |
| Political party | PSOE (since 1983) |
| Other political affiliations |
PSA (1976–1983) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | University of Salamanca |
Ángela Abós Ballarín (born October 1, 1934 – died July 16, 2022) was an important Spanish writer and politician from the region of Aragon. She was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). Ballarín served in the Cortes of Aragon (which is like their regional parliament) from 1991 to 1999.
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Early Life and Education
Ángela Abós Ballarín was born on October 1, 1934, in Benasque, a town in Aragon, Spain. Her family owned a grocery store and an inn there.
She went to the University of Salamanca and graduated in 1956. She earned a degree in Romance philology, which means she studied languages and literature, especially those that came from Latin. She learned from famous teachers like José Manuel Blecua Teijeiro and Fernando Lázaro Carreter.
From 1962 to 1983, Ángela worked as a professor. She taught at the Institute of Language and Literature in Jaca, Aragon.
Political Career and Public Service
Ángela Abós Ballarín started her journey in politics in 1976. She helped create a political group called the Socialist Party of Aragon. In 1982, she joined a bigger and more well-known party, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE).
Roles in Education and Culture
In 1983, Ángela was chosen to be the director for education in the Province of Huesca. She held this important job until 1986. Later, from 1987 to 1989, she became a deputy director in the Aragon Ministry of Education and Culture.
Serving in the Cortes of Aragon
From 1991 to 1994, Ángela was a member of the Jaca City Council. In 1991, she was elected to the Cortes of Aragon, which is the regional parliament for Aragon. She was re-elected in 1995. During her time there, she was the only woman serving in the Cortes.
In 1994, she became the Regional Minister of Education and Culture. She worked in this role until 1995. After José Marco retired as the president of Aragon, he suggested Ángela should take his place. Even though she had strong support, another politician named Santiago Lanzuela was chosen instead.
From 1995 to 1999, Ángela was the PSOE spokesperson for the Education Commission. This meant she spoke for her party on education matters.
Later Public Positions
In 1999, Ángela was appointed to the Social Council of the University of Zaragoza. She stayed in this role until 2006. That year, Marcelino Iglesias, who was the president of Aragon, appointed her as the Regional Minister of Science, Technology, and University. She served as minister until 2007. After that, she became the president of the Economic and Social Council of Aragon.
Personal Life and Achievements
Ángela Abós Ballarín was one of the people who started the Aragonese Association of Writers. She received several awards for her writing.
- In 1995, she was given the Centenary Medal by the International Olympic Committee.
- She was also a member of UNESCO-Aragon, an organization that promotes education, science, and culture.
- In 2006, she received the Golden Sabine Award.
- In 2020, the Aragonese Association of Writers gave her the Magnet Award.
Ángela had seven children. She passed away on July 16, 2022. After her death, leaders in Aragon spoke highly of her. Javier Lambán, the president of Aragon, described her as "educated, humanist and generous" and a "feminist without fuss." Pilar Alegría, the Regional Minister of Culture, said Ángela was "a progressive and feminist woman who paved the way for many others" and a "defender of education as a fundamental pillar of the State."
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In Spanish: Ángela Abós Ballarín para niños
