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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 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Deputy | Rosa Estaràs |
| Preceded by | Francesc Antich |
| Succeeded by | Francesc Antich |
| In office 17 June 1996 – 26 July 1999 |
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| Deputy | Rosa Estaràs |
| Preceded by | Cristòfol Soler |
| Succeeded by | Francesc Antich |
| Minister of the Environment | |
| In office 14 April 2000 – 18 April 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Isabel Tocino |
| Succeeded by | Elvira Rodríguez |
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Jaume Matas i Palou
5 October 1956 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.
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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.
