Pedro Erquicia facts for kids
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Pedro Erquicia
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Erquicia in 2012
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Pedro Erquicia López de Montenegro
24 March 1943 San Sebastián, Spain
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| Died | 20 April 2018 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Journalist and news anchor |
Pedro Erquicia López de Montenegro (born March 24, 1943 – died April 20, 2018) was a famous Spanish journalist and news anchor. He spent most of his career working in television, bringing important news to people across Spain.
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Early Career in Television
Pedro Erquicia started his television journey in July 1965. He joined Televisión Española (TVE), which is Spain's national public television network. His first show was called Panorama de Actualidad, which he presented from 1968 to 1970. After that, he became a news anchor for TVE's main newscast, Telediario, from 1972 to 1973.
Creating Informe Semanal
In 1973, Pedro Erquicia created a very important and long-running TV program called Informe Semanal. This show would summarize the news and important events from the past seven days. It was inspired by the American show 60 Minutes. Pedro directed Informe Semanal until 1978 and also anchored it from 1976 to 1978.
Covering Major Events
During his time at Informe Semanal, Pedro Erquicia covered many big events. One of the most significant was the attempted coup d'état on February 23, 1981. A coup d'état is when a group tries to illegally take control of a government. Pedro had to report on this serious event and also record a special message from King Juan Carlos I to the nation.
Moving to Telemadrid
In 1987, Pedro Erquicia left TVE. He then joined a new public television channel called Telemadrid. This was a regional channel for the Madrid area.
Returning to TVE
Pedro Erquicia returned to TVE in 1990. He was hired to direct and anchor another important program called Documentos TV. From 1996 until 2007, he was in charge of the "Direction of Programs of Current Affairs and Investigation" at TVE. This meant he oversaw many shows that focused on current events and in-depth investigations.
Retirement and Legacy
Pedro Erquicia retired in April 2008 after a long and successful career. He passed away on April 20, 2018, in Madrid, after being ill for some time. He is remembered as a key figure in Spanish television journalism.
Awards and Recognition
Pedro Erquicia received several awards for his excellent work in journalism:
- Antena de Oro (1973) for Informe Semanal
- Premio Ondas (1975) for Informe Semanal
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Erquicia para niños
