Eduardo Martín Toval facts for kids
Eduardo Martín Toval (born March 5, 1942 – died January 15, 2019) was a Spanish lawyer and politician. He was an important member of the Spanish Parliament, called the Congress of Deputies, for many years. He also served in the Parliament of Catalonia.
Early Life and Education
Eduardo Martín Toval was born in Spain in 1942. He studied law and earned a special degree called a Doctor of Law. When he was young, he was involved with Christian groups in Malaga that wanted to make society better.
In 1967, he became a Labor Inspector. This job meant he helped make sure workers were treated fairly. He moved to Barcelona for this role. In Barcelona, he also taught Labor Law at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. This subject is about the rules that protect workers. He also helped start a center that gave advice to workers about their jobs.
A Career in Politics
Eduardo Martín Toval played a big part in creating important laws for Spain. He helped write the Constitution of Spain, which is like the main rulebook for the country. He also helped create the Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia of 1979. This law gave Catalonia more power to govern itself. He was part of a special group called the "Commission of the Twenty" that worked on this.
He was elected as a Deputy in the Congress of Deputies several times. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He served from 1977 to 1980, and then again from 1982 to 1995. From 1985 to 1993, he was the main spokesperson for the socialist group in the Congress. This meant he spoke for his political party.
Between 1980 and 1982, he was also a member of the Parliament of Catalonia.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1995, Eduardo Martín Toval left his job as a Deputy. He wanted to become the mayor of his hometown, Málaga. However, he did not win the election.
He passed away on January 15, 2019. He died after taking part in a march for women's rights in Málaga.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo Martín Toval para niños
