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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 (born 31 May 1940) is a well-known Spanish politician. He was a very important member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain from 1982 to 1991. This was during the time when Felipe González was the Prime Minister.
Alfonso Guerra also represented the Seville province in the Congress of Deputies. He held this position for a very long time, from 1977 until 2015. When he left, he was the person who had served the longest in the Congress.
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Early Life and Education
Alfonso Guerra was born in Seville, Spain, on May 31, 1940. He studied at the University of Seville. His education helped prepare him for a long and impactful career in politics.
A Long Career in Politics
Alfonso Guerra began his political journey in 1977. He became a member of the Congress of Deputies, which is like the main parliament in Spain. He represented the people of Seville. He kept this role for many years, showing his dedication to public service.
Important Roles and Achievements
From 1982 to 1991, Alfonso Guerra held a very important job. He was the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain. This means he was the second-in-command to the Prime Minister, Felipe González. During this time, he helped lead the country.
He also received special recognition for his work.
- In 1988, he was given an honorary degree from the Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal in Lima, Peru.
- In 1984, he received the Medaglia D'oro (Gold Medal) from the Sapienza University of Rome.
Alfonso Guerra was known for speaking his mind. He often had strong opinions about political matters. He was a very influential figure in Spanish politics for many years.
Leaving Politics
Alfonso Guerra decided to step down from his role as Deputy Prime Minister in 1991. This decision came after a situation involving his brother.
Later, on November 5, 2014, he announced that he would be leaving the Congress of Deputies. He officially resigned in December 2014. At that time, he was the longest-serving member of the Congress.
See also
In Spanish: Alfonso Guerra para niños
