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José Rodríguez de la Borbolla
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2nd President of the Regional Government of Andalusia
In office
9 March 1984 – 25 July 1990
Monarch Juan Carlos I
Deputy José Miguel Salinas Moya
Preceded by Rafael Escuredo
Succeeded by Manuel Chaves
Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party of Andalusia
In office
1977–1988
Preceded by None
Succeeded by Carlos Sanjuán
Personal details
Born
José María Rodríguez de la Borbolla Camoyán

(1947-04-16) 16 April 1947 (age 78)
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Political party Spanish Socialist Workers' Party of Andalusia

José María Rodríguez de la Borbolla Camoyán (born 16 April 1947) is a Spanish politician and lawyer. A politician is someone who works in government. A lawyer is a person who helps people with legal problems. He was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party of Andalusia. He served as the President of Andalusia from 1984 to 1990. Andalusia is a large region in southern Spain.

Becoming a Leader

José Rodríguez de la Borbolla started his political journey early. He became the Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party of Andalusia in 1977. This role meant he was a main leader of the party in the region. He held this important position until 1988.

From Lawyer to President

Before becoming a politician, he studied law. His legal background helped him understand rules and laws. This knowledge was very useful in his political career. He was born in Seville, a big city in Andalusia.

What a President Does

As President of Andalusia, José Rodríguez de la Borbolla was like the head of the regional government. His job was to lead the region. He worked to make life better for the people of Andalusia. This included making decisions about schools, hospitals, and roads.

Key Years in Office

He became President on March 9, 1984. He served for six years, ending his term on July 25, 1990. During his time, he worked with other leaders. José Miguel Salinas Moya was his deputy, helping him with his duties. He also worked under King Juan Carlos I, who was the monarch of Spain at the time.

After His Presidency

After leaving the presidency, José Rodríguez de la Borbolla continued to be an important figure. He remained active in public life. His work helped shape the future of Andalusia. He passed on his role to Manuel Chaves.

His Legacy

In 2021, José Rodríguez de la Borbolla made a special gift. He donated his personal archive to the Fundación Centro de Estudios Andaluces. An archive is a collection of historical documents. This foundation is working to make his documents digital. This means they can be easily studied by future generations. It helps people learn about the history of Andalusia.

See also

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