José de Yanguas, 11th Viscount of Santa Clara de Avedillo facts for kids
José de Yanguas y Messía (born February 25, 1890, in Linares, Jaén, Spain – died June 30, 1974, in Madrid, Spain) was an important Spanish figure. He was a noble (meaning he came from a family with a special rank), a politician, and a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations.
José de Yanguas held several key positions. He was a Minister of State and the president of the National Assembly during the time of General Miguel Primo de Rivera's leadership in Spain. Later, he served as Spain's Ambassador to the Holy See (the government of the Catholic Church) during the time of General Francisco Franco. He strongly supported the idea of a king ruling Spain (a "monarchist"). He also worked with a group called Accion Española, which aimed to create new ideas for a political change.
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Early Life and Family
José de Yanguas was the son of José de Yanguas y Ximénez and Mª de la Blanca Messía y Almansa. His mother's family were the Marquises of Busianos. In 1928, he married Rosario Pérez de Herrasti y Orellana in Madrid. Her family also held noble titles. They had one son, José de Yanguas y Pérez de Herrasti.
Political Career and Roles
Serving the Government
José de Yanguas played a significant role in Spanish politics during a time of big changes. He was a key figure in the government led by General Primo de Rivera. During this period, he served as the Minister of State, which is a very important role in a country's government, often dealing with foreign affairs. He also led the National Assembly, a group that helped make decisions for the country.
Ambassador to the Holy See
Later, during the leadership of General Francisco Franco, José de Yanguas became an Ambassador. An ambassador is like a country's main representative in another country or organization. He was sent to the Holy See, which is the central government of the Catholic Church, located in Vatican City. This role involved representing Spain's interests and maintaining good relationships with the Church.
His Role in Spanish History
José de Yanguas was a strong supporter of the monarchy, meaning he believed Spain should be ruled by a king. He was involved in efforts to bring about political changes in Spain. When the Uprising of 1936 began, he quickly joined it. He helped write an important document on September 29, 1936. This document officially named Francisco Franco as the head of the Spanish government.
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The Viscount of Santa Clara de Avedillo
See also
In Spanish: José de Yanguas Messía para niños
