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Rafael de Mendizábal Allende
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| Judge of the Constitutional Court of Spain | |
| In office 1992–2001 |
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| President of the Audiencia Nacional | |
| In office 1991–1992 |
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| In office 1977–1986 |
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| Born | 10 August 1927 Jaén, Spain |
| Died | 10 March 2023 (aged 95) |
| Education | Complutense University of Madrid |
| Occupation | Judge |
Rafael de Mendizábal Allende was an important Spanish judge. He was born on August 10, 1927, and passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 95. He held two very important jobs in the Spanish legal system.
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A Life in Law
Rafael de Mendizábal Allende dedicated his life to the law in Spain. He was known for his work in two major courts. These courts help make sure that laws are followed fairly in the country.
Leading the Audiencia Nacional
One of his main roles was being the president of the Audiencia Nacional. Think of this as a special national court in Spain. It handles very important and serious cases that affect the whole country. Rafael de Mendizábal Allende was the very first president of this court when it was created in 1977. He served in this role for a long time, from 1977 to 1986. He also returned to lead it again from 1991 to 1992.
Serving the Constitutional Court
After his time at the Audiencia Nacional, he became a judge at the Constitutional Court. This court is like a guardian of the country's main law, which is called the Constitution. The judges here make sure that all new laws and government actions follow the rules set out in the Constitution. Rafael de Mendizábal Allende was a judge on this court from 1992 to 2001.
Education and Background
Rafael de Mendizábal Allende studied at the Complutense University of Madrid. This is one of the oldest and most respected universities in Spain. His education prepared him for his long and important career as a judge. He was born in Jaén, a city in southern Spain.
