José María Lassalle facts for kids
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José María Lassalle
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| Born | 23 October 1966  |
| Occupation | Jurist, university teacher |
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| Position held | Member of the Congress of Deputies of Spain |
José María Lassalle Ruiz, born in 1966, is a Spanish writer, university teacher, and a former politician. He is known for his work in law and his time serving in the Spanish government.
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Early Life and Education
José María Lassalle was born on October 23, 1966, in Santander, a city in Spain. He studied Law and earned a special advanced degree called a PhD in Law in 1999 from the University of Cantabria. His studies focused on important ideas about property and rights.
Teaching Career
After finishing his studies, Lassalle worked as a researcher and teacher at the University of Cantabria from 1996 to 2001. He then became a lecturer at the Charles III University of Madrid from 2001 to 2003. He also worked as a director for the Foundation Carolina, which helps with international cooperation. Later, he taught at other universities, including Universidad CEU San Pablo, Rey Juan Carlos University, and Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
Personal Life
José María Lassalle married Meritxell Batet in August 2005. They later divorced in 2016.
Political Career
José María Lassalle was an important figure in Spanish politics. He was a member of the Congress of Deputies, which is like the main parliament in Spain. He represented the region of Cantabria.
Serving in Parliament
Lassalle was elected to the Congress of Deputies five times as a member of the People's Party. He served in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th terms of the parliament. He decided to leave his position in the parliament in December 2016.
Government Roles
From 2011 to 2016, Lassalle served as the Secretary of State for Culture. This role meant he was a high-ranking official in charge of cultural matters for the country. During this time, he worked on new laws to support arts and culture.
In November 2016, he was appointed as the new Secretary of State for Information Society and Digital Agenda. In this role, he was responsible for helping to shape Spain's plans for digital technology and the internet.
Awards and Recognition
José María Lassalle has received several awards for his work. In 2015, he was given the Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy. In 2018, he received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit, which is a high honor in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: José María Lassalle para niños
