Luisa Fernanda Rudi facts for kids
Luisa Fernanda Rudi Úbeda (born on December 14, 1950, in Seville, Spain) is an important Spanish politician. She has held several big jobs in the Spanish government. She was the first woman to be the President of the Congress of Deputies, which is like being the speaker of one of Spain's main law-making groups. She also led the government of the Aragon region and was the mayor of Zaragoza, a large city. Currently, she serves as a Senator, helping to make laws for the country.
Quick facts for kids
Luisa Fernanda Rudi Úbeda
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| 175th President of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 5 April 2000 – 8 April 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Federico Trillo |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Marín |
| President of the Government of Aragon | |
| In office 13 July 2011 – 3 July 2015 |
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| Monarch | Felipe VI |
| Preceded by | Marcelino Iglesias |
| Succeeded by | Javier Lambán |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 5 April 2000 – 2 July 2004 |
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| Constituency | Zaragoza |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 20 July 2004 – 31 March 2008 |
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| Constituency | Spain |
| Mayor of Zaragoza | |
| In office 17 June 1995 – 8 April 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Antonio González Triviño |
| Succeeded by | José Atarés |
| Senator of Spain | |
| Assumed office 28 July 2015 |
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| Constituency | Cortes of Aragon (2015–2023) Zaragoza (since 2023) |
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| Born | 13 December 1950 Seville, Spain |
| Political party | People's Party (since 1989) |
| Other political affiliations |
People's Alliance (until 1989) |
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Early Life and Political Start
Luisa Fernanda Rudi Úbeda was born in Seville, a city in southern Spain. She started her political journey with the People's Alliance party. Later, she joined the People's Party, which is one of the biggest political parties in Spain.
Representing Zaragoza
She became a representative for Zaragoza in the Spanish parliament. She served in this role for many years. This meant she helped make decisions for the people of Zaragoza.
Important Roles in Government
Luisa Fernanda Rudi has held several very important positions. These roles show her dedication to public service.
President of the Congress of Deputies
From 2000 to 2004, she was the President of the Congress of Deputies. This is a very high-ranking job. She was the first woman ever to hold this position in Spain's history. This made her a trailblazer for women in politics.
Leading the Government of Aragon
Later, from 2011 to 2015, she became the President of the Government of Aragon. Aragon is one of Spain's regions. In this role, she was like the governor of the region. She was in charge of many important decisions for the people living there.
Mayor of Zaragoza
Before her national roles, she was the Mayor of Zaragoza. She served as mayor from 1995 to 2000. Being a mayor means leading the city and making sure it runs well.
Member of the European Parliament
Luisa Fernanda Rudi also worked at a European level. She was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2008. This meant she helped make laws that affect many countries in Europe.
Serving as a Senator
Since 2015, Luisa Fernanda Rudi has been a Senator in Spain. Senators are part of another important group that makes laws for the country. She represents the region of Aragon.
Legacy and Impact
Luisa Fernanda Rudi Úbeda has had a long and impactful career in Spanish politics. Her work as the first female President of the Congress of Deputies is especially notable. She has helped shape laws and policies at local, regional, national, and European levels.
See also
In Spanish: Luisa Fernanda Rudi para niños
