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José Joaquín Martínez Sieso
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6th President of Cantabria
In office
13 July 1995 – 27 June 2003
Deputy Miguel Ángel Revilla
Preceded by Juan Hormaechea
Succeeded by Miguel Ángel Revilla
Personal details
Born
José Joaquín Martínez Sieso

(1956-04-13) 13 April 1956 (age 69)
Bilbao, Biscay, Spanish State
Political party PP

José Joaquín Martínez Sieso (born 13 April 1956) is a Spanish politician. He served as the President of Cantabria from 1995 to 2003. Being a president of a region like Cantabria means he was the main leader, similar to a governor or premier. He was responsible for making important decisions for the people living there.

Who is José Joaquín Martínez Sieso?

José Joaquín Martínez Sieso was born on April 13, 1956. His birthplace was Bilbao, which is a city in Spain. He grew up and later became a very important person in Spanish politics.

Becoming a Leader

A politician is someone who works in government. They help make rules and decisions for a city, region, or country. José Joaquín Martínez Sieso chose this path. He became a member of the People's Party (PP). This is one of the major political groups in Spain.

Leading Cantabria

In 1995, José Joaquín Martínez Sieso became the President of Cantabria. Cantabria is a beautiful region in northern Spain. It has mountains, beaches, and a rich history. As president, he was in charge of the regional government. He worked to improve life for everyone in Cantabria.

He served two terms as president. This means he was elected twice. His time as president lasted for eight years. He left office in 2003. After him, Miguel Ángel Revilla became the new president.

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