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Ricardo Samper
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| Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 28 April 1934 – 4 October 1934 |
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| President | Niceto Alcala-Zamora |
| Preceded by | Alejandro Lerroux |
| Succeeded by | Alejandro Lerroux |
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| Born | 25 August 1881 Valencia, Spain |
| Died | 27 October 1938 (aged 57) Leysin, Switzerland |
| Political party | Radical Republican Party |
Ricardo Samper Ibáñez (born August 25, 1881 – died October 27, 1938) was an important Spanish politician. He lived during a time called the Second Spanish Republic. This was a period in Spain's history when the country was a republic, meaning it was led by elected officials instead of a king.
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Ricardo Samper's Political Journey
Ricardo Samper had a long career in Spanish politics. He held several important jobs that helped shape his country.
Early Roles in Valencia
From 1920 to 1923, Samper was the mayor of Valencia, a big city in Spain. As mayor, he was in charge of running the city and making decisions for its people.
Joining the Spanish Parliament
In 1931, Samper was elected to the Parliament. This is like being a member of Congress in other countries. He was part of the Radical Republican Party, led by Alejandro Lerroux. This party believed in a republic and wanted to make changes in Spain.
Serving as a Minister
After joining Parliament, Ricardo Samper became a minister. A minister is a high-ranking government official who leads a specific department. He first served as the Minister of Labor, focusing on workers' rights and jobs. Later, he became the Minister of Industry, dealing with factories and businesses.
Becoming Prime Minister of Spain
On April 28, 1934, Ricardo Samper was chosen to be the President of the Government. This is the top leadership role in the Spanish government, similar to a president or prime minister in other countries. He became the 127th person to hold this important position.
He took over when Alejandro Lerroux, the previous Prime Minister, stepped down. Samper was a trusted helper of Lerroux. He also admired Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, a famous writer who supported more modern and open ideas within their political party.
Leaving the Government
Samper's time as Prime Minister ended in October 1934. He resigned because his government lost support from other political groups. After this, he served in the next government for only one month before deciding to leave politics entirely.
Life After Politics
When the Spanish Civil War began, Ricardo Samper left Spain for his safety. He went to live in Leysin, Switzerland. Sadly, he passed away there in 1938 from a lung illness called tuberculosis. Many years later, in 1951, his remains were brought back to Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Samper para niños
