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Manuel Aguirre de Tejada, conde de Tejada de Valdeosera (Palacio del Senado de España)
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Manuel Aguirre de Tejada was an important Spanish politician and lawyer. He was born on December 28, 1827, in Ferrol, Galicia, Spain. He held several key positions in the Spanish government. These included being a minister and a senator. He passed away on April 9, 1911.

Early Life and Education

Manuel Aguirre de Tejada studied law at the University of Madrid. After finishing his studies, he traveled to Cuba in 1854. He lived there for a few years.

In 1857, he returned to Spain. He was then elected as a deputy for La Coruña (province). A deputy is like a representative in the government. He was part of a political group called the Unión Liberal. He kept this position in elections held in 1858, 1863, and 1865.

A Career in Politics

Manuel Aguirre de Tejada had a long and active career in Spanish politics. He started as a deputy. Later, he became a senator, which is another important role in government.

Joining the Conservative Party

After a big event called the Revolution of 1868, Manuel Aguirre de Tejada joined the Conservative Party. This was a different political group. He helped write the Constitution of 1876. A constitution is a set of rules for how a country is governed. This was a very important job.

Serving as a Senator

In 1876, he was chosen as a senator for La Coruña. The next year, he became a "life senator." This meant he could be a senator for the rest of his life. In 1903, he became a "senator by Own Right." This showed his high standing in the government.

Important Government Roles

Manuel Aguirre de Tejada served as a minister in the Spanish government. He was the Foreign Minister from 1884 to 1885. This role meant he handled Spain's relationships with other countries.

Later, he became the Minister of Justice. He held this position from 1895 to 1897. As Minister of Justice, he was in charge of the country's legal system.

Other Key Positions

Besides his work as a minister, Manuel Aguirre de Tejada held other important jobs. In 1890, he became the president of the Tribunal de lo Contencioso Administrativo. This was a special court that dealt with government-related legal cases.

In 1895, he was also named the Governor of the Bank of Spain. This is a very important role in managing the country's money and economy.

Manuel Aguirre de Tejada passed away on April 9, 1911. He is remembered for his long service to Spain.

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