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Salvador Bermúdez de Castro
2nd Duke of Ripalda
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| Mayor of Madrid | |
| In office 25 July 1903 – 22 December 1904 |
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| Preceded by | Vicente Cabeza de Vaca |
| Succeeded by | Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres |
| Minister of State | |
| In office 27 October 1913 – 9 December 1915 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XIII |
| Prime Minister | Eduardo Dato |
| Preceded by | Antonio López Muñoz |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Villanueva y Gómez |
| In office 11 June 1917 – 13 November 1917 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Alvarado y del Saz |
| Succeeded by | Manuel García Prieto |
| In office 20 July 1920 – 14 August 1921 |
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| Prime Minister | multiple |
| Preceded by | Manuel González-Hontoria |
| Succeeded by | Manuel González-Hontoria |
| 46th Governor of the Bank of Spain | |
| In office 14 March 1922 – 2 January 1923 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Sedó |
| Succeeded by | Tirso Rodrigáñez y Sagasta |
| Seat O of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 5 May 1935 – 20 January 1945 |
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| Preceded by | Julián Ribera |
| Succeeded by | Félix de Llanos y Torriglia |
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Salvador Bermúdez de Castro y O'Lawlor
1 November 1863 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 20 January 1945 (aged 81) Madrid, Spain |
Salvador Bermúdez de Castro y O'Lawlor, the 2nd Duke of Ripalda and Marquis of Lema, was a very important person in Spanish history. He was born in Madrid, Spain, on November 1, 1863, and passed away there on January 20, 1945. He was a noble, a politician, and a lawyer. He held a key position as the Minister of State during the time of King Alfonso XIII.
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About Salvador Bermúdez de Castro
Early Life and Family
Salvador Bermúdez de Castro was born in the capital city of Spain, Madrid. His father was Manuel Bermúdez de Castro y Díez, who was also a senator and a government minister. His mother was María de la Encarnación O’Lawlor y Caballero. Her father, Joseph O'Lawlor, was an Irish general who served in Spain. Salvador's family had a strong background in public service and politics.
Political Career and Key Roles
Salvador Bermúdez de Castro became a very well-known figure in Spanish politics. He was a conservative politician and a respected author. He inherited his noble titles, the Dukedom of Ripalda and the Marquessate of Lema, from his uncle.
He served as a deputy (like a member of parliament) for Oviedo from 1891 to 1923. This meant he represented the people of Oviedo in the government for many years.
He held several important government jobs:
- He was the Minister for Foreign Affairs multiple times, helping Spain deal with other countries.
- He served as the Mayor of Madrid, the capital city, from 1903 to 1904.
- He was also the Governor of the Bank of Spain from 1922 to 1923. This role is very important for the country's money and economy.
His Writings
Salvador Bermúdez de Castro was not only a politician but also a writer. He wrote many books and articles. Some of his famous works include "De la Revolución a la Restauración" and "Spain since 1815." He also wrote a book about his own life and memories called "Mis Recuerdos 1801-1901."
Later Life and Contributions
Later in his life, Salvador Bermúdez de Castro was one of 22 legal experts who signed an important report in 1938. This report was created during the Spanish Civil War. It helped to explain the changes in power that happened in Spain in 1936.
He was also a member of the Real Academia Española, which is a very important institution in Spain that protects and promotes the Spanish language. He held a special seat there from 1935 until his death in 1945.
See also
In Spanish: Salvador Bermúdez de Castro O'Lawlor para niños
