Pascual Pery facts for kids
Pascual Pery Junquera (born October 17, 1911 – died June 20, 1989) was an important Spanish admiral. He served as the Minister of the Navy for Spain in 1977. This was during a special time in Spanish history when Spain was changing its government.
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Pascual Pery
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| Minister of the Navy of Spain | |
| In office 15 April 1977 – 5 July 1977 |
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| Prime Minister | Adolfo Suárez |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Pita da Veiga |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado (Defence) |
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Pascual Pery Junquera
17 October 1911 Ferrol, Galicia, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 20 June 1989 (aged 77) Madrid, Spain |
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| Branch/service | .svg){kind=small} Spanish Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1927–1989 |
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Who Was Pascual Pery?
Pascual Pery Junquera was born in Ferrol, a city in Galicia, Spain. His birthday was October 17, 1911. He dedicated his life to serving his country in the Spanish Armed Forces. He joined the military in 1927. Over many years, he rose through the ranks. He became a high-ranking officer in the Spanish Navy, known as an admiral.
In 1977, Pascual Pery Junquera was chosen for a very important job. He became the Minister of the Navy of Spain. He served in this role from April 15, 1977, to July 5, 1977. This was a time when Spain was transitioning its government. As Minister, he worked under the Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez.
A Minister of the Navy is a top government official. They are in charge of everything related to the country's navy. This includes managing the ships, sailors, and naval bases. They make sure the navy is strong and ready to protect the country's waters. They also help set rules for naval operations. It is a very responsible position.
Legacy
Pascual Pery Junquera passed away on June 20, 1989, in Madrid, Spain. He was 77 years old. He is remembered for his long career in the Spanish military. He also served his country as a government minister during an important period of change.
See Also
In Spanish: Pascual Pery para niños
