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Carmen Alborch
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| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 14 July 1993 – 4 May 1996 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Prime Minister | Felipe González |
| Preceded by | Jordi Solé Tura |
| Succeeded by | Esperanza Aguirre |
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Carmen Alborch Bataller
31 October 1947 Castelló de Rugat, Valencia, Spain |
| Died | 24 October 2018 (aged 70) Valencia, Spain |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
| Alma mater | University of Valencia |
Carmen Alborch Bataller (born October 31, 1947 – died October 24, 2018) was an important Spanish politician and writer. She was known for being the Minister of Culture in Spain. She worked hard to improve culture and women's rights.
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Who Was Carmen Alborch?
Carmen Alborch was born in Castelló de Rugat, Valencia, Spain. She studied law at the University of Valencia. She earned a special degree called a doctorate in law. This degree focused on mercantile law, which deals with business and trade.
Starting Her Career
Before becoming a politician, Carmen Alborch worked in the art world. From 1988 to 1993, she was the director of the Valencia Institute of Modern Art (IVAM). This is a famous museum for modern art.
A Leader in Culture
In 1992, Carmen Alborch joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). This is one of Spain's main political parties. From 1993 to 1996, she served as the Minister of Culture. A Minister of Culture is like a leader who helps manage and promote art, music, books, and history for a country. She worked under Prime Minister Felipe González.
For her important work, she received special awards. These included the Gran Cruz de Carlos III and the Gran Cruz del Mérito Civil. These are high honors given by the Spanish government. She also received the Progressive Women's Award.
Working for People in Politics
After being a minister, Carmen Alborch continued her political career. In 1996, she was elected to the Congress of Deputies. This is like one of the main parts of Spain's parliament. She represented the city of Valencia.
In the Congress, she led important committees:
- From 1996 to 2000, she chaired the Committee of Control of RTVE. This committee watched over Spain's state radio and TV channels.
- From 2004 to 2008, she led the Commission on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities. This group worked to make sure women had fair chances and rights.
Carmen Alborch also wrote books. Two of her well-known books are Solas (meaning Women Alone) and Malas (meaning Bad Women).
Other Activities and Legacy
Besides her political work, Carmen Alborch appeared on Spanish television many times. She was often on shows to talk about politics. She even had small roles in TV series like El círculo a primera hora.
In 2007, she ran to become the Mayor of Valencia. However, she did not win the election. In 2008, she was elected to the Senate of Spain. This is another important part of Spain's parliament. She served in the Senate, again representing Valencia, until 2016.
Carmen Alborch passed away on October 24, 2018, at the age of 70. She is remembered for her dedication to culture and her efforts to promote women's rights in Spain.
