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Rafael Calvo Ortega
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| Minister of Labour | |
| In office 25 February 1978 – 3 May 1980 |
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| Prime Minister | Adolfo Suárez |
| Preceded by | Manuel Jiménez de Parga |
| Succeeded by | Salvador Sánchez-Terán |
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Rafael Calvo Ortega
26 August 1933 El Espinar, Segovia, Spain |
| Political party | CDS |
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UCD (1978–82) |
| Alma mater | University of Salamanca University of Bologna |
Rafael Calvo Ortega was born on August 26, 1933. He is a Spanish politician who has held several important roles in his country's government and political parties. He is known for his work in public service.
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About Rafael Calvo Ortega
Rafael Calvo Ortega was born in El Espinar, a town in Segovia, Spain. He studied at two well-known universities: the University of Salamanca in Spain and the University of Bologna in Italy. His education helped prepare him for a career in law and politics.
Key Roles in Government
Rafael Calvo Ortega served as the Minister of Labour for Spain. He held this important position from February 1978 to May 1980. As Minister of Labour, his job was to help with issues related to jobs, workers' rights, and the overall economy for working people in Spain.
Leading Political Parties
After his time as Minister, Rafael Calvo Ortega continued to be active in politics.
- In 1981, he became the secretary-general of the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD). This was a major political party in Spain at the time. The secretary-general helps manage the party's daily activities and plans.
- Later, from 1991 to 1998, he was the president of the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS) party. As president, he was the main leader of the party, guiding its goals and policies.
Awards and Recognition
In 2008, Rafael Calvo Ortega received a special award called the Txemi Cantera International Social Economy Prize. This award is given by an organization called ASLE. It recognizes people and groups who have done great things to support the "Social Economy." This means they have helped businesses and organizations that focus on helping people and communities, not just making money.
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