Ricard Pérez Casado facts for kids
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Ricard Pérez Casado (born on 27 October 1945 in Valencia, Spain) is a Spanish politician. He was once the mayor of Valencia and is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE).
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Early Life and Education
Ricard Pérez Casado studied at several universities. He earned a degree in Economic Science from the University of Barcelona. Later, he studied Political and Social Science at Complutense University of Madrid. He also received a PhD in history from the University of Valencia.
During the time known as the Franco era in Spain, he became involved in politics. He joined the Valencian Socialist Party (PSV), which later became connected to the PSOE.
Serving as Mayor of Valencia
In 1979, Ricard Pérez Casado became the mayor of Valencia. A mayor is the leader of a city's government. He took over from Ferran Martínez Castellano. Pérez Casado was very popular and was re-elected as mayor in 1983 and again in 1987.
However, he decided to step down from his role in 1988. This happened after some disagreements with the local branch of his political party.
Other Important Roles
After his time as mayor, Ricard Pérez Casado continued to work in important roles. In 1996, he served as an administrator for the European Union in the city of Mostar in Bosnia. This meant he helped manage the city during a difficult time.
In 2000, he entered national politics. He was elected to the Spanish national parliament as a representative for Valencia. He served in this role until 2004. He has also been a vice-president for the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, which works with local governments across Europe. Today, he is part of the Federal Committee of the PSOE, helping to guide the party.
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In Spanish: Ricard Pérez Casado para niños
