Jaime Lamo de Espinosa facts for kids
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Jaime Lamo de Espinosa
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| Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, without portfolio | |
| In office 2 December 1981 – 30 July 1982 |
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| Prime Minister | Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office disestablished |
| Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries | |
| In office 14 May 1981 – 2 December 1981 |
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| Prime Minister | Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | José Luis Álvarez |
| Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries | |
| In office 25 February 1978 – 14 May 1981 |
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| Prime Minister | Adolfo Suárez Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo |
| Preceded by | José Enrique Martínez Genique |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
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Jaime Lamo de Espinosa y Michels de Champourcin
4 April 1941 Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | UCD |
Jaime Lamo de Espinosa y Michels de Champourcin was born in Madrid, Spain, on April 4, 1941. He is a Spanish politician who played an important role in the government during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a member of the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD) political party.
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A Career in Government
Jaime Lamo de Espinosa held several key positions in the Spanish government. These roles involved helping to lead the country and make important decisions.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
One of his most significant roles was serving as the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. He held this position for a long time, from February 1978 until December 1981.
- What a Minister of Agriculture Does: The Minister of Agriculture is in charge of everything related to farming, food production, and fishing in a country. This includes making sure there's enough food, supporting farmers, and managing fishing resources. It's a very important job for a country's economy and its people.
During his time as Minister, he worked under two different Prime Ministers: Adolfo Suárez and Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo. He was responsible for policies that affected how food was grown and caught in Spain.
Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister
After his time as Minister of Agriculture, Jaime Lamo de Espinosa took on another important role. From December 1981 to July 1982, he served as the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, without portfolio.
- What a Deputy Minister Does: A Deputy Minister helps the Prime Minister with various tasks. "Without portfolio" means they don't have a specific department like agriculture or education. Instead, they work on special projects or advise the Prime Minister on different issues.
This role showed his continued importance in the government during a time of change in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Jaime Lamo de Espinosa para niños
