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Jaume Matas
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President of the Government of the Balearic Islands
In office
26 June 2003 – 5 July 2007
Monarch Juan Carlos I
Deputy Rosa Estaràs
Preceded by Francesc Antich
Succeeded by Francesc Antich
In office
17 June 1996 – 26 July 1999
Deputy Rosa Estaràs
Preceded by Cristòfol Soler
Succeeded by Francesc Antich
Minister of the Environment
In office
14 April 2000 – 18 April 2003
Preceded by Isabel Tocino
Succeeded by Elvira Rodríguez
Personal details
Born
Jaume Matas i Palou

(1956-10-05) 5 October 1956 (age 68)
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Political party People's Party
Alma mater University of Valencia

Jaume Matas Palou (born 5 October 1956 in Palma, Majorca) is a Spanish politician. He served as the President of the Balearic Islands for two different periods. His first term was from 1996 to 1999. Later, he held the position again from 2003 to 2007.

Early Life and Education

Jaume Matas was born in Palma, Majorca, a city in Spain. He was born on October 5, 1956. He studied at the University of Valencia. This is where he gained his education before starting his career in politics.

Political Career

Matas became a well-known figure in Spanish politics. He was a member of the People's Party. This is one of the main political parties in Spain.

President of the Balearic Islands

Jaume Matas served as the President of the Balearic Islands. This is a very important leadership role. The Balearic Islands are a group of islands off the eastern coast of Spain. They include popular islands like Majorca, Menorca, and Ibiza.

  • His first time as president was from 1996 to 1999.
  • He then served a second term from 2003 to 2007.
  • As president, he was responsible for leading the regional government.
  • He made decisions that affected the people living on the islands.

Minister of the Environment

Before his second term as president, Matas also worked in the national government. He was the Minister of the Environment for Spain. This role meant he was in charge of protecting Spain's natural resources. He worked on policies related to the environment. He held this position from April 2000 to April 2003.

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