Francesc Antich facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Francesc Antich
Spanish Senator designated by the Parliament of the Balearic Islands
In office 13 January 2016 – 11 July 2019
In office 13 December 2011 – 26 October 2015
In office 21 June 2011 – 26 September 2011
Secretary General of the Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands
In office 9 November 1998 – 26 February 2012
Preceded by	Andreu Crespí
Succeeded by	Francina Armengol
President of the Government of the Balearic Islands
In office 6 July 2007 – 18 June 2011
Monarch	Juan Carlos I
Preceded by	Jaume Matas
Succeeded by	José Ramón Bauzá
In office 29 June 1999 – 23 June 2003
Preceded by	Jaume Matas
Succeeded by	Jaume Matas
Member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands
In office 7 June 2011 – 20 June 2011
In office 26 June 2007 – 29 March 2011
In office 19 June 2003 – 17 March 2004
In office 12 July 1999 – 1 April 2003
In office 21 June 1995 – 20 April 1999
In office 29 September 1992 – 4 April 1995
Constituency	Mallorca
Member of the Congress of Deputies
In office 2 April 2004 – 4 June 2007
Constituency	Balearic Islands
Mayor of Algaida
In office 18 June 1991 – 29 November 1997
Preceded by	Esteve Vanrell
Succeeded by	Jaume Jaume
Personal details
Born	Francesc Antich Oliver (1958-11-28)28 November 1958 Caracas, Venezuela
Died	2 January 2025(2025-01-02) (aged 66) Mallorca
Nationality	Spanish
Political party	Spanish Socialist Workers' Party
Occupation	Politician

Francesc Antich Oliver (born November 28, 1958 – died January 2, 2025) was an important Spanish politician. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, because his parents had moved there from Spain.

Francesc Antich is best known for being the President of the Balearic Islands two times. He also led the Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands, which is part of a bigger political group called the SSWP.

Who Was Francesc Antich?

Francesc Antich was a politician who worked to serve the people of Spain, especially those living in the Balearic Islands. These islands are a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea, like Mallorca and Ibiza.

He held many different jobs in government throughout his career. These roles helped him make decisions and create rules that affected many people's lives.

Early Life and Political Start

Francesc Antich was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1958. His family later moved back to Spain. He grew up and became interested in how governments work.

Before becoming a big leader, he started his political journey in a smaller town. He was the Mayor of Algaida, a town on the island of Mallorca, from 1991 to 1997. This job taught him a lot about local government.

Leading the Balearic Islands

One of Francesc Antich's most important roles was being the President of the Balearic Islands. This is like being the top leader for the entire region. He held this position for two separate periods.

First Term as President

Francesc Antich first became the President of the Balearic Islands in 1999. He served in this role until 2003. During this time, he worked on various projects to improve life for the people on the islands.

Second Term as President

After a few years, Francesc Antich was elected President of the Balearic Islands again in 2007. His second term lasted until 2011. He continued to lead the regional government and make decisions for the community.

Francesc Antich during his time as President of the Balearic Islands.

Other Important Roles

Besides being President, Francesc Antich also served in other important government positions. He was a member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands, which is like the local law-making body for the islands.

He also worked in the national government of Spain. He was a member of the Congress of Deputies, which is one of the two houses of the Spanish Parliament. Later, he became a Spanish Senator. These roles allowed him to represent the Balearic Islands at a national level.

Francesc Antich was also the Secretary General of the Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands for many years. This meant he was the main leader of his political party in the region.

See also

In Spanish: Francesc Antich para niños