José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez facts for kids
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José Antonio Rodríguez
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| 1st President of Cantabria | |
| In office 15 March 1982 – 2 March 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Ángel Díaz de Entresotos |
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José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez
27 May 1931 Santander, Cantabria, Spain |
| Political party | UCD (until 1982) Independent |
José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez (born on May 26, 1931) is a Spanish politician. He was the very first president of Cantabria, a region in Spain. He held this important job from 1982 to 1984.
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Who is José Antonio Rodríguez?
José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez was born in Santander, which is the capital city of Cantabria. He became a key figure in the early days of Cantabria's self-government.
Becoming President
Cantabria became an "autonomous community" (like a state or region with its own government) in Spain in 1982. José Antonio Rodríguez was chosen to be its first president. This was a big moment for the region, as it meant they could make more decisions for themselves.
His Time in Office
As president, José Antonio Rodríguez helped set up the new government for Cantabria. He worked to establish the region's own rules and ways of working. He was president for about two years, from March 1982 until March 1984. After his term, Ángel Díaz de Entresotos took over as the next president.
Political Parties
José Antonio Rodríguez started his political career with a party called the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD). This party was very important during Spain's move to democracy after a long period of dictatorship. Later, he became an independent politician, meaning he wasn't officially part of any specific political party.
See also
- In Spanish: José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez para niños
