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Anna Balletbó i Puig
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Balletbó giving a speech at a meeting of the Olof Palme International Foundation in 2011
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| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 1979–2000 |
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| Constituency | Barcelona |
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| Born | 15 December 1943 Barcelona, Spain |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
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| Profession | Academic |
Anna Balletbó i Puig (born on December 15, 1943) is a well-known Spanish academic, journalist, and politician. She was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, a major political group in Spain.
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Early Life and Education
Anna Balletbó was born in Barcelona, Spain, on December 15, 1943. An interesting fact is that her aunt was the grandmother of the famous football manager, Pep Guardiola.
When she was younger, Anna went to a boarding school in England. There, she focused on learning the English language. Later, she studied at a journalism institute in Spain. She also earned a degree in educational sciences from the University of Barcelona. On top of that, she studied modern history and communication sciences at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Career and Activities
After finishing her studies, Anna Balletbó worked as a pre-school teacher for seven years. She then started her career in journalism. She wrote regularly for the newspaper El Correo Catalán. Later, she began working for the BBC, a famous broadcasting company.
Political Career
In 1979, Anna Balletbó was chosen to be a deputy for Barcelona. A deputy is like a representative who helps make laws for the country. She was part of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. She served in the Congress of Deputies, which is a big meeting place where these representatives work. Her time as a deputy ended in the year 2000.
Academic and Foundation Work
Anna Balletbó also had a career in academics. From 1975, she worked as a teacher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. She became a professor in the Faculty of Information Sciences. She was also part of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. This is a place where people do important research and discuss global issues.
In 1989, Anna Balletbó helped start the Olof Palme International Foundation in Barcelona. This foundation works to promote peace and understanding around the world. She has been in charge of this organization.
Anna Balletbó has also written many books and articles throughout her career.
Awards and Recognitions
Anna Balletbó has received several important awards for her work.
- In 1985, she was given the Swedish award called the Order of the Polar Star.
- In 2006, she received the Creu de Sant Jordi, which is a high honor from the Catalan government in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Balletbò para niños
