Ramón González Peña facts for kids

Ramón González Peña (born 1888 – died 27 July 1952) was an important leader from Asturias, a region in Spain. He was a socialist, which means he believed in fairness and equality for everyone. He was also a strong leader for workers in a trade union, which is a group that helps workers get better pay and working conditions.

A Leader for Workers

Ramón González Peña became well-known for his role in a big event called the 1934 miners' revolt in Asturias. This was when many miners went on strike to protest their working lives.

The 1934 Miners' Revolt

During the 1934 revolt, Ramón González Peña was a main leader. He guided the Revolutionary Committee in a city called Oviedo. After the revolt ended, he was sentenced to death. However, one year later, his sentence was changed, and he was not executed.

Leading a Major Union

González Peña later became the president of a very large workers' union called Unión General de Trabajadores. In this role, he sometimes disagreed with another important leader named Largo Caballero.

A Career in Politics

Besides his work with unions, Ramón González Peña was also a politician.

Member of Parliament

He served as a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to help make laws for Spain.

Minister of Justice

From 1938 to 1939, he held a very important job: he was the Minister of Justice. This role meant he was in charge of the country's legal system.

Life After the Civil War

After the Spanish Civil War, Ramón González Peña had to leave Spain. He went to live in Mexico, where he passed away on 27 July 1952.

See also

In Spanish: Ramón González Peña para niños