Alfonso Guerra facts for kids
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Alfonso Guerra González
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 3 December 1982 – 15 January 1991 |
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| Prime Minister | Felipe González |
| Preceded by | Rodolfo Martín Villa |
| Succeeded by | Narcís Serra |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 15 June 1977 – 14 January 2015 |
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| Constituency | Seville |
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Alfonso Guerra González
31 May 1940 Seville, Spain |
| Political party | PSOE |
| Alma mater | University of Seville |
Alfonso Guerra González was born on May 31, 1940. He is a well-known Spanish politician. He was a very important member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE).
From 1982 to 1991, he served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain. He worked alongside Felipe González, who was the Prime Minister at that time.
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Early Life and Education
Alfonso Guerra was born in Seville, Spain. He studied at the University of Seville. His education helped prepare him for a long career in politics.
A Long Political Career
Alfonso Guerra was a member of the Congress of Deputies for a very long time. He represented the Seville province. He started in 1977 and continued until 2015. This made him the longest-serving member of the Congress when he left.
Role as Deputy Prime Minister
As Deputy Prime Minister, Alfonso Guerra was a key leader in the Spanish government. He helped make important decisions for the country. This role is similar to a vice president.
Recognitions and Challenges
Alfonso Guerra received special honors during his career. In 1988, he got an honorary degree from a university in Lima, Peru. An honorary degree is a special award given to someone for their achievements. He also received a medal from a university in Rome in 1984.
He was known for speaking very strongly about his ideas. Sometimes, his way of speaking caused disagreements with other politicians. He left his position as Deputy Prime Minister in 1991.
Stepping Down from Congress
On November 5, 2014, Alfonso Guerra announced he would leave the Congress of Deputies. He officially resigned in December 2014. At that time, he had served longer than any other member.
See also
In Spanish: Alfonso Guerra para niños
