Joaquín Satrústegui facts for kids
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Joaquín Satrústegui
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| Born | October 17, 1909 San Sebastian,Spain
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| Died | March 11, 1992 (aged 82) Madrid
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| Resting place | Polloe Cemetery, San Sebastian, Spain |
| Occupation | Lawyer and political monarchist. |
| Political party | Founder and President of the Liberal Progressive Party, later joined UCD |
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Joaquín Satrústegui Fernández (born in San Sebastián on October 17, 1909 – died on March 11, 1992) was a Spanish lawyer and politician. He believed in a monarchy, meaning he wanted Spain to have a king or queen as its head of state. He started out with very traditional views but later became more liberal. He was an important figure in the fight against the dictatorship in Spain and helped bring democracy back.
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Joaquín Satrústegui: A Spanish Politician
Joaquín Satrústegui was born into a wealthy family in San Sebastián, Spain. His family was involved in shipping and supported the monarchy. His father was Henry Satrústegui Barrié, who was known as Baron Satrústegui.
Early Life and Education
Joaquín studied law at the Central University of Madrid and finished his degree in 1932. He also traveled to the United States to study Economics and Public Policy at Georgetown University. Before the Spanish Civil War began, he was part of a group called Spanish Renewal, which supported the monarchy.
When the Civil War started in 1936, Joaquín joined the Nationalist side. He was a young soldier and helped take control of a mountain pass called Somosierra. This was an important step in trying to reach Madrid from the north. During the war, he became a captain.
Opposing the Dictatorship
After the Civil War ended in 1939, Spain was ruled by a dictator named Francisco Franco. Joaquín Satrústegui wanted to bring back the monarchy, with Juan de Borbón as the king. Because he opposed Franco's rule, he faced problems. He was fined and even arrested several times for his beliefs.
In 1957, he started a secret group called Spanish Union. This group wanted Spain to become a democratic country and recognized Juan de Borbón as the rightful king.
In 1962, Joaquín Satrústegui attended a meeting in Munich, Germany, with other Spanish politicians who opposed Franco. This meeting was called the "Munich conspiracy" by Franco's government. Because of his involvement, Joaquín was sent away to live in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, for almost a year.
Helping Spain Become a Democracy
As time went on, Joaquín Satrústegui became a strong supporter of Spain joining the European Economic Community (which later became the European Union). He continued to work against Franco's dictatorship.
After Franco died in 1975, Spain began its move towards democracy. In 1976, Joaquín helped create a political group called the Liberal Alliance. He was chosen as its president.
In 1977, Spain held its first democratic elections in many years. Joaquín Satrústegui was elected as a Senator for Madrid. Senators are like representatives who help make laws for the country. He worked with other politicians to help build a new democratic Spain.
Later, he founded another party called the Liberal Progressive Party, but it also dissolved. Finally, he joined a larger party called the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD). He served as a deputy (another type of representative) for Madrid.
Joaquín Satrústegui was married and had four children. He passed away in 1992 and was buried in the Polloe Cemetery in San Sebastián. He is remembered for his dedication to bringing democracy and freedom to Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Satrústegui para niños
