Mariano Medina facts for kids
Mariano Medina Isabel (born July 8, 1922, in Toledo, Spain – died December 28, 1994, in Madrid, Spain) was a Spanish meteorologist and weather presenter. He was famous for being the very first weatherman on Spanish television, starting when Televisión Española (TVE) first began broadcasting. He held this important job for thirty years!
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Mariano Medina
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Mariano Medina Isabel
8 July 1922 Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera (Toledo), Spain
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| Died | 28 December 1994 (aged 72) Madrid, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Meteorologist, Weather presenter |
Mariano Medina's Story
Mariano Medina was a very smart student. In 1943, he earned a degree in Physical-Chemical Science from the University of Madrid. This means he studied subjects like physics and chemistry.
Just two years later, in 1945, he joined the State Meteorologists' Corps. This was a special group of experts who studied the weather for the government.
Early Career and Teaching
In October 1947, Mariano was sent to work at the San Pablo Aerodrome in Seville. An aerodrome is like a small airport. While he was in Seville, he also taught at a local school, sharing his knowledge with students.
Later, in 1949, he moved to work at the Madrid–Barajas Airport.
From Radio to TV Star
Mariano Medina started his career in media on the radio. He would present the weather forecasts on a popular show called Cabalgata Fin de Semana (Weekend Cavalcade). This show was on Cadena SER, which is Spain's oldest radio network. People started calling him "The Weatherman" because of his clear and friendly way of explaining the weather.
He then joined Televisión Española (TVE) when the TV network first started. His very first television weather forecast was shown on November 2, 1956. He became the main weatherman for Telediario, which is a very important news program, starting on September 15, 1957. He kept this job for many years, until he retired in 1985.
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