José Luis Albareda y Sezde facts for kids
José Luis Albareda y Sezde was an important Spanish politician and journalist. He was born in 1828 in El Puerto de Santa María and passed away on November 3, 1897. He held powerful jobs in the Spanish government.
He served as the Minister of Public Works when Alfonso XII was king. Later, he became the Minister of the Interior during the time Maria Cristina of Austria was regent. As Minister of Public Works, he helped start the National Exhibition of Mining in 1883.
A Life in Politics
José Luis Albareda was a member of the Liberal Party. He started his political journey as a deputy for Cadiz Province in elections held between 1863 and 1865. A deputy is like a representative who speaks for the people of a certain area.
Later, he was elected as a deputy for Alicante from 1869 to 1876. He then served for Seville Province between 1879 and 1884.
In 1887, he became a senator for Seville. A senator is another type of representative, often serving for a longer term. In 1891, he represented Palencia (province) as a senator. By 1893, he was named a life senator, meaning he would serve for the rest of his life.
He held two very important government positions:
- Minister of Public Works: He served in this role from February 8, 1881, to January 9, 1883. He worked under the prime minister, Sagasta. This job involved overseeing big projects like roads, bridges, and public buildings.
- Minister of the Interior: He was in charge of this ministry from November 12, 1887, to June 14, 1888. This role is about managing internal affairs, like public safety and local government.
Journalism and Other Roles
Besides his political career, José Luis Albareda was also a well-known journalist. He started and managed many political newspapers. Through his writing, he strongly supported making Spain more politically free.
He also took on other important roles:
- Civil Governor of Madrid: In 1871, he was the civil governor of Madrid, the capital city. This job involved managing the city's administration.
- Ambassador: He represented Spain as an ambassador in two major European cities: Paris and London. An ambassador is a diplomat who represents their country in another nation.
