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Marcelino Iglesias
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| President of the Government of Aragon | |
| In office 2 August 1999 – 13 July 2011 |
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| Monarch | Felipe VI |
| Deputy | José Ángel Biel |
| Preceded by | Santiago Lanzuela |
| Succeeded by | Luisa Fernanda Rudi |
| Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party of Aragon | |
| In office 16 December 2000 – 31 March 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Isidoro Esteban |
| Succeeded by | Javier Lambán |
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| Born |
Marcelino Iglesias Ricou
16 April 1951 Bonansa, Huesca, Spain |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
| Spouse | José María Moriche Ibáñez |
Marcelino Iglesias Ricou, born on April 16, 1951, is a Spanish politician. He is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, which is a major political group in Spain. From 1999 to 2011, he held a very important job: he was the President of the Government of Aragon. This means he was the top leader of the Aragon region in Spain for twelve years.
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Marcelino Iglesias: A Spanish Leader
Early Life and Political Start
Marcelino Iglesias was born in Bonansa, a small town located in the Province of Huesca, Spain. He became involved in politics and joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. This party is often called PSOE for short.
Leading the Aragon Region
In 1999, Marcelino Iglesias became the President of the Government of Aragon. This role is similar to being a governor or a premier of a state or region. He was responsible for leading the government and making decisions for the people of Aragon.
What a President Does
As President, Marcelino Iglesias worked on many things. He helped manage the region's budget and public services. These services include things like schools, hospitals, and roads. His goal was to improve life for everyone in Aragon.
Years in Office
He served as President for three terms, from August 2, 1999, until July 13, 2011. During his time, he focused on developing the region. He worked on projects that helped Aragon grow and become more modern.
After Being President
After leaving his role as President of Aragon, Marcelino Iglesias continued to be active in politics. He served as the Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party of Aragon. This meant he was the main leader of his party within the Aragon region. He also served in the Senate of Spain, which is part of the country's parliament.
See also
In Spanish: Marcelino Iglesias para niños
