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Manuel Aznar Acedo
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| Born | 15 September 1916 |
| Died | 12 January 2001 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Journalist and radio broadcaster |
Manuel Aznar y Acedo (born in Bilbao, Spain, on September 15, 1916 – died on January 12, 2001) was a Spanish journalist and a radio broadcaster. He was known for his work in radio and for helping to start new newspapers.
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Early Life and Family
Manuel Aznar Acedo was the son of Manuel Aznar Zubigaray, who was also a journalist and a diplomat. His uncle on his mother's side was Domingo Acedo, a famous football player. Manuel Aznar Acedo married Elvira López y Valdivieso. They had four children together. One of their children was José María Aznar, who later became the President of the Government of Spain. He served as president from May 1996 to August 2004.
Career in Media
Manuel Aznar Acedo was involved in a political movement called Falangism. During the Spanish Civil War, he worked as an officer. His job was to manage information for the Spanish Nationalist army. After the war ended, he started a long career in media.
Working in Radio
Manuel Aznar Acedo worked for several radio stations. From 1942 to 1962, he was at Cadena SER. Then, from 1962 to 1965, he worked for Radio Nacional de España. He also became a co-director in the government's department for radio broadcasting. This role was part of the Ministry of Information and Tourism, and he held it from 1964 to 1967.
Founding Newspapers
Besides his radio work, Manuel Aznar Acedo helped create new newspapers. He founded newspapers like Hoja Oficial de Alicante, Avance, and Levante. These newspapers provided news and information to people in different parts of Spain.
Leading a School
In 1967, Manuel Aznar Acedo took on an important new role. He became the very first director of the Escuela Oficial de Radiodifusión y Televisión. This was an official school for people who wanted to work in radio and television. He helped train many future broadcasters and media professionals.
