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Manuel Marraco Ramón
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| Deputy for Zaragoza | |
| In office 1 March 1918 – 2 May 1919 |
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| Deputy for Zaragoza | |
| In office 3 July 1931 – 9 October 1933 |
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| Governor of the Bank of Spain | |
| In office September 1933 – March 1934 |
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| Preceded by | Julio Carabias Salcedo |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo de Zavala y Lafora |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 3 March 1934 – 3 April 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Antonio Lara Zárate |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo de Zavala y Lafora |
| Minister of Industry and Commerce | |
| In office 3 April 1935 – 6 May 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Andres Orozco Batista |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Aizpún Santafé |
| Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 6 May 1935 – 25 September 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Rafael Guerra del Río |
| Succeeded by | Luis Lucia Lucia |
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| Born | 16 June 1870 Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain |
| Died | 29 September 1956 (aged 86) Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain |
| Occupation | Businessman,politician |
Manuel Marraco Ramón (born June 16, 1870 – died September 29, 1956) was an important Spanish businessman and politician. He was born and died in Zaragoza, Spain. He served as a representative (called a deputy) for Zaragoza in the Spanish Parliament during two different periods: from 1918 to 1919 and again from 1931 to 1933. He also held very important jobs, like being the Governor of the Bank of Spain and a government minister for finance, industry, commerce, and public works.
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Early Life and Business Career
Manuel Marraco Ramón was born in Zaragoza on June 16, 1870. He went to school at Escuelas Pías for his high school education. Later, he studied Law at the University of Zaragoza and earned his degree. He then completed his advanced law studies (Doctorate in Law) in Madrid.
After finishing his studies, Manuel and his brother Mariano decided to focus on their family's businesses. For many years, Marraco was the manager of Azucarera Agrícola del Pilar. This company was part of the sugar beet industry, which was growing a lot in the Aragon region at that time.
In 1914, he became the vice-president of the Official Zaragoza Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was also involved in managing another company called Mutualidad Mercantil, S.A. In the 1930s, he became the president of Alcoholera Agrícola del Pilar, and his son took over his old role as manager.
Political Beginnings
Manuel Marraco Ramón had republican ideas from a young age. In June 1914, he was one of 14 people who signed a special statement called the "Manifesto of the Republicans of Aragon." This led to the creation of the Autonomous Republican Party of Aragon in October 1914.
He was chosen as a deputy (a representative in parliament) for Zaragoza on February 24, 1918. He served in this role until May 2, 1919. In November 1918, he joined the leaders of a new group called the Republican Federation, led by Alejandro Lerroux.
Marraco supported the idea of more independence for the region of Catalonia. In a speech in Barcelona on September 15, 1918, he said he wasn't afraid of Catalonia becoming independent. He believed it could lead to Aragon and other regions also gaining more freedom, and then they could all join together to form a greater "Iberia" (the Iberian Peninsula), respecting each other's unique qualities.
During the Second Spanish Republic
Manuel Marraco was again elected as a deputy for Zaragoza on June 26, 1931. This time, he was part of the Radical Republican Party. He held this position until October 9, 1933. He was also the vice-president of the Constituent Cortes, which was like a special parliament that wrote a new constitution.
He led the Zaragoza Provincial Committee of the Radical Republican Party. He was also an important member of the Aragon Regional Committee of the party, which was formed in 1933. In 1931, he became a director of the Local Credit Bank of Spain.
In September 1933, Marraco was chosen to be the Governor of the Bank of Spain. He held this very important financial position until March 3, 1934.
Marraco had a special idea about how regions should be organized. He thought they should be based on river basins, which are areas of land drained by a river and its smaller streams. In 1934, he helped bring back the Ebro River Hydrographic Confederation. This group managed the Ebro River, covering a larger area than just Aragon. However, it was stopped during a difficult time in 1935.
He also believed in an economic idea called Georgism. This idea suggests that people should own the money they earn from their work. But, the value of natural resources, like land, should be shared among everyone in society.
Ministerial Roles
Manuel Marraco served as the Minister of Finance from March 3, 1934, to April 3, 1935. He was appointed by Alejandro Lerroux. During this time, he approved new rules for wines and stopped local taxes on Spanish wines. This caused some disagreement with towns in the Basque Country, as it seemed to go against their special tax agreements.
After his time as Finance Minister, Marraco became the Minister of Industry and Commerce. He held this role from April 3, 1935, to May 6, 1935. This government was not expected to last long, and the cabinet (the group of ministers) was changed again the next month.
Finally, Manuel Marraco was the Minister of Public Works from May 6, 1935, to September 25, 1935. In this role, he would have been in charge of things like roads, bridges, and other public construction projects.
Later Life
Manuel Marraco Ramón passed away on September 29, 1956, in his hometown of Zaragoza.
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See also
In Spanish: Manuel Marraco Ramón para niños
