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Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra
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| President of the Regional Government of Extremadura | |
| In office 5 March 1983 – 29 June 2007 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Preceded by | Manuel Bermejo Hernández |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Fernández Vara |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 15 June 1977 – 26 May 1983 |
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| Constituency | Badajoz |
| Member of the Assembly of Extremadura | |
| In office 26 May 1983 – 27 May 2007 |
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| Constituency | Badajoz |
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Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra
19 January 1948 Mérida, Extremadura, Spain |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra (born January 19, 1948) is a Spanish politician. He was a very important leader in the region of Extremadura for many years. He belonged to the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He served as the President of the Regional Government of Extremadura for 24 years, from 1983 to 2007.
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Early Life and Education
Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra was born in Mérida, Spain. He studied philosophy at the University of Seville. This helped him develop his thinking and leadership skills.
Political Career Highlights
Rodríguez Ibarra began his political journey in 1977. He was elected to the Spanish Congress of Deputies. He represented the Badajoz region. He served in this role until 1983.
Leading Extremadura
In 1983, he became the President of the autonomous community of Extremadura. He held this important position for 24 years. During his time as president, he worked to improve the region. He focused on different areas like education and local development.
Other Important Roles
Besides being president, he had other key roles. He was a deputy in the Assembly of Extremadura for Badajoz. He also served as the General Secretary of the PSOE in Extremadura. He was an Executive Secretary for the PSOE's national committee. He even taught at the University of Extremadura for a time.
Recognitions and Family Life
In 2003, a special honor was given to him. The University of Córdoba in Argentina gave him an honorary doctorate. This means they recognized his achievements and contributions.
Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra is married to Leonor Godoy. They have one daughter.
Later Years and Public Opinion
Towards the end of his time as president, he faced some criticism. This was mainly because of his support for a large project. It was about building an oil refinery called Balboa. Some people disagreed with this project.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra para niños
