José Folgado facts for kids
José Folgado Blanco (1944 – 23 March 2020) was an important Spanish businessman and politician. He was a member of the People's Party, a major political group in Spain. Folgado was born in Morales de Rey, Spain. He held several key positions during his life.
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A Life in Public Service and Business
José Folgado had a career that mixed both politics and business. He worked to serve the public and also led big companies.
Working for the People
Folgado was a Deputy in the Spanish parliament. This means he was elected to represent people in the government. He served as a Deputy in 2000 and again from 2004 to 2008. From 2007 to 2012, he was the Mayor of Tres Cantos. As mayor, he was in charge of running the city and making decisions for its residents.
Leading a Big Company
From 2012 to 2018, José Folgado was the President of Red Eléctrica de España. This is a very important company in Spain. It is responsible for managing the country's electricity grid. This means they make sure electricity gets to homes and businesses safely and reliably.
His Final Years
José Folgado passed away on 23 March 2020. He died from COVID-19 in Tres Cantos. He was 75 years old.
See also
In Spanish: José Folgado para niños
