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 26 May 1931) is a Spanish politician. He was the first President of Cantabria, a region in northern Spain. He held this important role from 1982 to 1984.
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Who is José Antonio Rodríguez?
José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez was born on May 26, 1931. His birthplace was Santander, a city in the Cantabria region of Spain. He grew up to become involved in politics.
Leading Cantabria
José Antonio Rodríguez became the first President of Cantabria. This happened on March 15, 1982. Being a president means he was the main leader of the regional government. He helped make important decisions for the people of Cantabria.
What is Cantabria?
Cantabria is one of the 17 autonomous communities of Spain. Think of it like a state or a large region within a country. It has its own government that manages many local matters. Santander is its capital city.
His Time as President
José Antonio Rodríguez served as president for about two years. His term ended on March 2, 1984. After him, Ángel Díaz de Entresotos took over the role.
Political Journey
Before becoming an independent politician, José Antonio Rodríguez was part of a political group called the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD). This party was important during Spain's move towards democracy. He later chose to work as an independent politician. This means he was not officially linked to a specific political party.
See also
In Spanish: José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez para niños
