José María Álvarez Mendizábal facts for kids
José María Álvarez Mendizábal was an important Spanish politician and lawyer. He was born on August 14, 1891, in Las Pedroñeras, Spain. He passed away on February 21, 1965.
He came from a family that owned land. He became involved in politics when the Second Spanish Republic was formed in Spain. This was a time when Spain became a republic, meaning it was governed by elected officials rather than a king.
Becoming a Politician
José María Álvarez Mendizábal was elected to the Spanish Parliament, called the Congress of Deputies. He represented the Province of Cuenca. He won elections in 1931 and again in 1933.
In these elections, he was part of the Radical Republican Party. This party was one of the political groups during the Second Spanish Republic. He was also elected in 1936, but that time he ran as an independent, meaning he was not officially tied to a specific party.
Serving as a Minister
Being a minister means being in charge of a specific part of the government. José María Álvarez Mendizábal served as the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. This role meant he was responsible for farming, fishing, and making sure people had enough food.
He held this important position from December 30, 1935, to February 2, 1936. He was part of the government led by Manuel Portela.
