José María de Areilza, Count of Motrico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Most Excellent
José María de Areilza
Count of Motrico
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
de Areilza in 1976
|
|
| President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe | |
| In office 1981–1983 |
|
| Preceded by | Hans de Koster |
| Succeeded by | Karl Ahrens |
| Deputy of the General Courts For Madrid |
|
| In office 1979–1982 |
|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 11 December 1975 – 7 July 1976 |
|
| Preceded by | Pedro Cortina Mauri |
| Succeeded by | Marcelino Oreja |
| Ambassador of Spain in France | |
| In office 1960–1964 |
|
| Preceded by | José Rojas Moreno |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Miranda y Quartín |
| Ambassador of Spain in the United States | |
| In office 1954–1960 |
|
| Preceded by | José Félix de Lequerica y Erquiza |
| Succeeded by | Mariano de Yturralde y Orbegoso |
| Ambassador of Spain in the Argentine Republic | |
| In office 1947–1950 |
|
| Preceded by | José Muñoz de Vargas |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Aznar Zubigaray |
| Major of Bilbao | |
| In office June 1937 – February 1938 |
|
| Preceded by | Ernesto Ercoera |
| Succeeded by | José María González de Careaga y Urquijo |
| Seat G of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 10 December 1987 – 22 February 1998 |
|
| Preceded by | Manuel Díez-Alegría |
| Succeeded by | José Hierro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1909 Portugalete, Spain |
| Died | 22 February 1998 (aged 88) Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
José María de Areilza y Martínez-Rodas, also known as the Count of Motrico, was an important Spanish politician, engineer, and ambassador. He was born on August 3, 1909, in Portugalete, Spain, and passed away on February 22, 1998, in Madrid. He played many key roles in Spain's government and international relations throughout his life.
Contents
Who Was José María de Areilza?
José María de Areilza was a well-known figure in Spanish politics. He was involved in many important events in Spain's history. He served his country in various ways, from being a city mayor to a top diplomat.
Early Career and Public Service
Areilza began his public service during a difficult time in Spain. He became the Mayor of Bilbao in 1938. This was during the Spanish Civil War, a major conflict in Spain.
Mayor of Bilbao
As Mayor of Bilbao, he helped manage the city. This role was very important during the war. It showed his early commitment to public service.
A Diplomat for Spain
After the war, José María de Areilza became an ambassador. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. He worked to build good relationships between Spain and other nations.
Serving as Ambassador
From 1947 to 1964, he served as Spain's ambassador in several major cities. He was the ambassador to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Washington D.C. (United States), and Paris (France). These roles involved representing Spain's interests abroad.
Resigning from Diplomatic Role
In 1964, he left his ambassador position. He was then asked to lead a group that wanted to bring back the king to Spain. This group was against the government at the time.
Helping Spain Change
After a long period of rule by General Franco, Spain began to change. José María de Areilza played a big part in this transition.
Foreign Affairs Minister
From 1975 to 1976, he became the first Minister of Foreign Affairs for the new King, Juan Carlos I of Spain. This was a very important job. He helped Spain connect with the rest of the world again.
Political Involvement in a New Era
In 1976, he helped start a political party called the People's Party. Later, he joined another group called the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD). He was elected to the Congress of Deputies (Spain's parliament) for Madrid in 1979.
Later Achievements
José María de Areilza continued to serve in important roles. He was recognized for his contributions to both politics and culture.
Leading in Europe
In 1981, he became the President of the Assembly of the Council of Europe. This organization works to promote democracy and human rights in Europe.
Member of the Royal Spanish Academy
In 1997, he was chosen to be a member of the Real Academia Española. This is a very respected institution that protects the Spanish language. He also wrote many newspaper articles and 12 books throughout his life.
See also
In Spanish: José María de Areilza para niños
