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Rafael Gasset Chinchilla
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| Minister of Development | |
| In office 8 April 1900 – 23 October 1900 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Pidal y Mon |
| Succeeded by | Joaquín Sánchez de Toca Calvo |
| In office 20 July 1903 – 5 December 1903 |
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| Preceded by | Francisco Javier González de Castejón y Elío |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Allendesalazar y Muñoz de Salazar |
| In office 1 December 1905 – 6 July 1906 |
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| Preceded by | Álvaro de Figueroa, 1st Count of Romanones |
| Succeeded by | Manuel García-Prieto, 1st Marquis of Alhucemas |
| In office 30 November 1906 – 4 December 1906 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel García-Prieto, 1st Marquis of Alhucemas |
| Succeeded by | Francisco de Federico y Martínez |
| In office 2 October 1909 – 9 February 1910 |
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| Preceded by | José Sánchez Guerra |
| Succeeded by | Fermín Calbetón y Blanchón |
| In office 2 January 1911 – 13 March 1912 |
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| Preceded by | Fermín Calbetón y Blanchón |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Villanueva y Gómez |
| In office 13 June 1913 – 27 October 1913 |
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| Preceded by | Miguel Villanueva y Gómez |
| Succeeded by | Javier Ugarte y Pagés |
| In office 30 April 1916 – 11 June 1917 |
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| Preceded by | Amós Salvador Rodrigáñez |
| Succeeded by | Martín Rosales Martel |
| In office 7 December 1922 – 3 September 1923 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Rodríguez de Viguri Seoane |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Portela Valladares |
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| Born | 23 November 1866 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 11 April 1927 Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | Liberal Party Liberal Conservative Party |
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Rafael Gasset Chinchilla (born November 23, 1866 – died April 11, 1927) was a Spanish lawyer, journalist, and politician. He held important government jobs, serving as the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Development many times. He worked during the time when Maria Christina of Austria was regent and later when Alfonso XIII was king.
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Rafael Gasset's Early Life and Career
Rafael Gasset Chinchilla was born in Madrid, Spain, on November 23, 1866. His father was Eduardo Gasset y Artime, and his mother was Rafaela Chinchilla y Díaz.
Rafael followed in his father's footsteps. His father had started a newspaper called El Imparcial in 1884. After his father passed away, Rafael became the director of this newspaper.
Starting in Politics
Rafael Gasset began his journey in politics as an independent. This means he didn't belong to a specific political party at first. In the 1891 elections, he won a seat. He became a representative for the Santiago de Cuba district.
Rafael Gasset's Time as a Minister
Rafael Gasset held several important roles in the Spanish government. He was known for his focus on improving Spain's agriculture and public works.
Minister of Agriculture
Gasset served as the Minister of Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, and Public Works twice. His first time was from April 8 to October 23, 1900. His second time was from July 20 to December 15, 1903. He was actually the very first Minister of Agriculture in Spain's history.
He worked to bring together important political figures like Francisco Silvela and General Camilo García de Polavieja in 1898. From 1899, Gasset supported the ideas of Joaquín Costa. Costa wanted to improve farming by building more irrigation systems. Gasset tried to put these ideas into action.
Focus on Public Works
In 1903, during his second term, Gasset pushed for a plan to build more water systems and local roads. However, his ideas were not fully put into practice. This was because the prime minister changed at the end of 1903.
In 1905, he joined the Liberal Party. Soon after, on December 1, 1905, he became the Minister of Public Works. He served under the government led by Segismundo Moret.
Later Life and Legacy
Rafael Gasset Chinchilla passed away on April 11, 1927. He was buried in Galapagar, a town in Spain. His second wife, Rita Díez de Ulzurrun, is also buried there.
A bridge in Burgos, Spain, was named Puente Gasset (Gasset Bridge) in his honor. It was built in 1926 but was later taken down in 2010. In Ciudad Real, Spain, there is also a park named Gasset Park. This park was built in 1915 and is still a tribute to him.
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Gasset para niños
