Gregorio Peces-Barba facts for kids
Gregorio Peces-Barba Martínez was a very important Spanish politician and legal expert. He was born in Madrid on January 13, 1938. He is famous for being one of the seven people who wrote the Spanish Constitution of 1978. This special document is like the rulebook for how Spain is governed. He represented the Socialist Party when he helped create it.
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Early Life and Education
Gregorio Peces-Barba was born in the city of Madrid. He studied Law in two different places: Madrid, Spain, and Strasbourg, France. For his final project, called a thesis, he wrote about the ideas of a thinker named Jacques Maritain.
A Key Role in Spanish Democracy
Peces-Barba joined the Socialist Party in 1972. This was an important time for Spain. In 1977, Spain held its first democratic elections in 40 years. He was chosen to represent the province of Valladolid in the Spanish Congress.
Writing the Spanish Constitution
One of his biggest achievements was helping to write the Spanish Constitution of 1978. This constitution was approved by the people of Spain in a special vote called a referendum. Because of his work, he is known as one of the "fathers of the constitution." This document set up Spain's modern democratic system.
Leading the Congress
In 1982, he was elected to be the President of the Congress of Deputies. This is a very important job, similar to being the speaker of a parliament. He held this position until 1986. After that, he decided not to run for the role again.
Building a University
Gregorio Peces-Barba also helped to create a new university called the Charles III University of Madrid. From 1989 until 2007, he was the rector of this university. A rector is like the main leader or president of a university.
Helping Victims of Terrorism
In 2004, the Spanish president, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, chose Peces-Barba for a special role. He became the High Commissioner for helping victims of terrorism. In this job, he worked to support people who had been affected by terrorist attacks. He faced some challenges in this role and decided to step down in 2006. No one was chosen to take his place after he left.
Later Life and Passing
Gregorio Peces-Barba passed away on July 24, 2012, in Oviedo, Spain. He was 74 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Gregorio Peces-Barba para niños
