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José Federico de Carvajal
(Carvajal) Felipe González junto al presidente del Senado y el presidente del Congreso (cropped).jpeg
President of the Spanish Senate
In office
18 November 1982 – 21 November 1989
Preceded by Cecilio Valverde Mazuelas
Succeeded by Juan José Laborda
Member of the Congress of Deputies
In office
28 October 1989 – 6 June 1993
Constituency Madrid
Member of the Senate
In office
28 October 1982 – 28 October 1989
Constituency Madrid
In office
15 June 1977 – 2 January 1979
Constituency Ávila
Personal details
Born
José Federico de Carvajal Pérez

(1930-03-14)14 March 1930
Málaga, Spain
Died 13 June 2015(2015-06-13) (aged 85)
Political party Spanish Socialist Workers' Party

José Federico de Carvajal Pérez (born March 14, 1930 – died June 13, 2015) was an important Spanish lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, a major political group in Spain. From 1982 to 1989, he held a very important job as the President of the Spanish Senate. The Senate is like one of the two main parts of Spain's parliament, where laws are discussed and made.

Who Was José Federico de Carvajal?

José Federico de Carvajal was born in Málaga, Spain, in 1930. He first studied to become a lawyer, which means he learned all about laws and how to help people with legal problems. But he was also very interested in helping his country through politics.

A Career in Politics

Carvajal joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, often called PSOE. This party is one of the oldest and biggest political parties in Spain. People who join political parties usually share similar ideas about how the country should be run.

He became a member of the Senate, which is the upper house of the Spanish Parliament. Think of it like a big meeting place where elected officials from different parts of Spain come together. They discuss new laws and important decisions for the country. He also served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, which is the lower house of the parliament.

Leading the Senate

The most important role José Federico de Carvajal had was being the President of the Spanish Senate. He held this position for seven years, from 1982 to 1989. As President, he was in charge of leading the meetings in the Senate. He made sure debates were fair and that everyone followed the rules. This job is very important for making sure the government works smoothly.

He passed away on June 13, 2015, at the age of 85. He is remembered for his long service in Spanish politics and his time leading the Senate.

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