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Jaime Lamo de Espinosa
(Lamo) Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo junto con varios miembros de su gabinete y el diputado José María de Areilza en los pasillos del Congreso de los Diputados (cropped).jpeg
Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, without portfolio
In office
2 December 1981 – 30 July 1982
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
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
Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez
Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo
Preceded by José Enrique Martínez Genique
Succeeded by Himself
Personal details
Born
Jaime Lamo de Espinosa y Michels de Champourcin

(1941-04-04) 4 April 1941 (age 84)
Madrid, Spain
Political party UCD

Jaime Lamo de Espinosa y Michels de Champourcin was born on April 4, 1941. He is a Spanish politician. He was an important member of the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD) political party. He is best known for serving as the Minister of Agriculture for several years.

What is a Minister?

In many countries, a minister is a top government official. They are in charge of a specific part of the government. For example, a Minister of Agriculture looks after farming and food. A Minister of Education handles schools and learning. These ministers work with the country's leader, often called the Prime Minister.

His Time as Agriculture Minister

Jaime Lamo de Espinosa served as the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Spain. He held this important job from February 1978 to December 1981. During this time, he was responsible for many things. These included farming, fishing, and making sure people had enough food.

Working with Different Prime Ministers

While he was Minister of Agriculture, he worked with two different Prime Ministers. First, he served under Adolfo Suárez. Suárez was a very important leader in Spain's move to democracy. Later, he continued his work under Prime Minister Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo. This shows he was a trusted and experienced politician.

Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister

After his time as Minister of Agriculture, Jaime Lamo de Espinosa took on another role. From December 1981 to July 1982, he was a Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister. This meant he worked closely with the Prime Minister, helping with many different tasks. He did not have one specific area like agriculture. Instead, he helped with various government matters.

His Political Party: UCD

Jaime Lamo de Espinosa was part of the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD). This party was very important in Spain during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It played a big role in helping Spain become a modern democracy. The UCD brought together different groups of people who wanted a democratic future for Spain.

See also

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