Manuel Jiménez de Parga facts for kids
Manuel Jiménez de Parga y Cabrera (born April 9, 1929 – died May 6, 2014) was an important Spanish lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was known for his work in law and government.
He started his career as a university professor. In 1956, he taught political law at the University of Madrid. Later, from 1957 to 1977, he was a professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Barcelona. He became the Dean (head) of the Faculty of Law in 1976. He also served as the Rector (main leader) of the University of Barcelona from 1976 to 1977.
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A Career in Government
Manuel Jiménez de Parga also held important roles in the Spanish government and international organizations.
Minister of Labour
From 1977 to 1978, he was the Minister of Labour for Spain. This means he was in charge of laws and policies related to jobs, workers' rights, and working conditions in the country.
International Work
After his time as Minister, he became Spain's Ambassador to the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. He held this position from 1978 to 1981. The ILO is a special agency of the United Nations. It works to set international labor standards and promote fair working conditions around the world. In 1980, he also served as the president of the Inter-American Conference of Labour. This conference brings together countries from North and South America to discuss labor issues.
Early Life and Passing
Manuel Jiménez de Parga was born in Granada, a city in southern Spain. He passed away in Madrid, the capital of Spain, when he was 85 years old.
See Also
- In Spanish: Manuel Jiménez de Parga para niños
