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Francesc Antich
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| President of the Government of the Balearic Islands | |
| In office 6 July 2007 – 18 June 2011 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Preceded by | Jaume Matas |
| Succeeded by | José Ramón Bauzá |
| In office 29 June 1999 – 23 June 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Jaume Matas |
| Succeeded by | Jaume Matas |
| Secretary General of the Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands |
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| In office 9 November 1998 – 26 February 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Andreu Crespí |
| Succeeded by | Francina Armengol |
| Mayor of Algaida | |
| In office 18 June 1991 – 29 November 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Esteve Vanrell |
| Succeeded by | Jaume Jaume |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 2 April 2004 – 4 June 2007 |
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| Constituency | Balearic Islands |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 21 June 2011 – 11 July 2019 |
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| Appointed by | Parliament of the Balearic Islands |
| Member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands |
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| In office 26 June 2007 – 20 June 2011 |
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| Constituency | Mallorca |
| In office 29 September 1992 – 17 March 2004 |
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| Constituency | Mallorca |
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Francesc Antich Oliver
28 November 1958 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | 2 January 2025 (aged 66) Mallorca, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Francesc Antich Oliver (born November 28, 1958, in Caracas, Venezuela – died January 2, 2025, in Mallorca, Spain) was an important Spanish politician. He served as the President of the Balearic Islands twice, first from 1999 to 2003, and again from 2007 to 2011. He was also a key leader of the Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands, which is part of the larger Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
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Who Was Francesc Antich?
Francesc Antich Oliver was a well-known politician from Spain. He was born in Venezuela because his parents were Spanish people who had moved there. He later moved to Spain and became a very active member of the Socialist Party.
Early Life and Political Start
Francesc Antich was born on November 28, 1958, in Caracas, Venezuela. His family later returned to Spain. He became involved in politics and joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. This party is one of the main political groups in Spain.
His first big political role was becoming the Mayor of Algaida. This is a town in Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands. He served as mayor from 1991 to 1997.
Leading the Balearic Islands
Francesc Antich became the President of the Balearic Islands two times. This is a very important job, like being the leader of a region.
- First Term: He was President from June 1999 to June 2003. During this time, he worked to improve life for people living in the islands.
- Second Term: After some years, he became President again. His second term was from July 2007 to June 2011.
As President, he was responsible for many things, like education, health, and the economy of the Balearic Islands.
Other Important Roles
Besides being President, Francesc Antich held several other important positions in Spanish politics:
- Party Leader: He was the Secretary General of the Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands for many years, from 1998 to 2012. This meant he was the top leader of his party in the region.
- National Parliament: He was a member of the Congress of Deputies in Spain from 2004 to 2007. This is like being a representative in the national parliament.
- Senate Member: He also served in the Senate of Spain from 2011 to 2019. The Senate is another important part of Spain's national government.
- Regional Parliament: He was a member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands for many years, representing Mallorca.
His Legacy
Francesc Antich Oliver passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 66, after battling cancer. He is remembered as a dedicated politician who worked hard for the people of the Balearic Islands and for Spain.
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See also
In Spanish: Francesc Antich para niños
