Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano facts for kids

Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano (1920–2009) was an important Spanish diplomat and politician. He was a member of a political group called FET y de las JONS. He worked as a civil servant and diplomat during a time in Spain known as the Franco regime. From January 1974 to December 1975, he served as the Minister of Development Planning. This job involved planning for the country's future, like deciding where to build roads or new towns. The newspaper El Mundo said he was one of the ten people closest to Francisco Franco, who was the leader of Spain at that time. After Spain became a democracy, he worked for the World Bank as a representative for his country.

Early Life and Career

Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano was born in Madrid, Spain, on 29 November 1920. He studied law and earned a degree. After finishing his studies, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This meant he became a diplomat, representing Spain in other countries around the world.

Key Roles and Appointments

Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano held many important positions throughout his career.

• In 1957, he became the president of the National Union of Fruits and Horticultural Products.
• In February 1961, he had two jobs at once: he was the deputy secretary for Economic Planning and the secretary general of the National Union Economic Council. These roles involved planning how Spain's economy would grow.
• In 1968, he was chosen to be the executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This bank helps countries develop their economies.
• He also served as the president of the Bank of Spain, which is like the central bank of the country. He was also president of the Industrial Credit Bank.
• From July 1973 to January 1974, he was the ambassador of Spain to Japan. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat representing their country in another nation.

Minister of Development Planning

On 3 January 1974, Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano was given a very important job. He was appointed as the Minister of Development Planning in the government led by Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro. He held this position until 11 December 1975. As minister, he helped plan how Spain would develop its infrastructure and economy.

After His Time in Government

After the Franco regime ended and Spain became a democracy, Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano continued to be active. He worked in business and became the representative for Spain at the World Bank. The World Bank is an international organization that provides money and advice to countries to help them reduce poverty and improve living standards. He also served as the vice president of the Francisco Franco National Foundation.

Family Life and Passing

Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano was married and had four daughters. He passed away in Madrid on 2 March 2009, at the age of 88.

See also

In Spanish: Joaquín Gutiérrez Cano para niños