Fernando Abril Martorell facts for kids
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Fernando Abril Martorell
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| Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Minister of Economy |
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| In office February 28, 1978 – September 9, 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Enrique Fuentes Quintana |
| Succeeded by | Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo y Bustelo |
| Third Deputy Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office July 5, 1977 – February 28, 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Juan-Miguel Villar Mir (1976) |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Chaves (2009) |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment | |
| In office 5 July 1976 – 6 July 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Virgilio Oñate Gil |
| Succeeded by | José Enrique Martínez Genique |
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| Born | 31 August 1936 Valencia, Spain |
| Died | 16 February 1998 (aged 61) Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | UCD |
| Profession | Politician, agronomist |
Fernando Abril Martorell (born August 31, 1936 – died February 16, 1998) was an important Spanish politician and an expert in agriculture. He held several key positions in the Spanish government during a time of big changes for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Fernando Abril Martorell was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1936. He was a very dedicated student. He studied both Agricultural Engineering and Political Sciences in Madrid. He even earned a special advanced degree, called a doctorate, in both subjects. This showed he was very knowledgeable in these areas.
Start in Politics
In 1969, Fernando Abril Martorell began his political career. He became the president of the Provincial Delegation of Segovia. This was an important local government role. Soon after, Adolfo Suárez, who would later become Spain's first democratically elected Prime Minister, appointed him as a civil governor.
Fernando Abril Martorell also worked in agriculture. From 1971 to 1972, he was a technical director for FORPPA. Then, from 1972 to 1974, he was the director of general Agrarian Production. These roles showed his commitment to improving farming and food production in Spain.
Key Government Roles
Fernando Abril Martorell held many important jobs in the Spanish government:
- Minister of Agriculture (1976-1977): He was in charge of farming and food for the country.
- Member of the Senate (1977-1979): He was part of the Spanish parliament.
- Founder of UCD: He helped start the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD) political party. He was even chosen as its regional president in Valencia Province.
- Third Deputy Prime Minister (1977-1978): He helped lead the government on political matters.
- Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy (1978-1980): He was a top leader in the government and managed the country's economy.
One of his most significant contributions was helping to write the 1978 Constitution. This document is the most important law in Spain and set up the country's modern democracy.
Later Career and Legacy
After his time in top government roles, Fernando Abril Martorell continued to be influential. He served as president of the Naval Union of the East. He also became the vice-president of the Hispanic Central Bank in 1991.
In 1990, he was asked by Felipe González, who was then the Prime Minister, to join a special group. This group looked at how Spain's health system worked. Fernando Abril Martorell helped discuss ideas for improving healthcare, especially in Madrid.
Fernando Abril Martorell passed away in Madrid on February 16, 1998. He is remembered for his important role in Spain's transition to democracy and his work in government and agriculture.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Abril Martorell para niños
