Ángel Ossorio y Gallardo facts for kids
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Ángel Ossorio y Gallardo (born Madrid, June 20, 1873 – died Buenos Aires, May 19, 1946) was an important Spanish lawyer and politician. He served as a government minister and was a strong supporter of the Second Spanish Republic. He spent his final years living outside of Spain, in Argentina.
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Early Life and Education
Ángel Ossorio y Gallardo studied law at the Central Madrid University. He became a very respected lawyer and writer in the early 1900s. Some of his well-known books include "The Soul of the Toga" and "Divorce in Civil Marriage." He was also the head of the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation. This is a special group for legal experts. He also led the Ateneo de Madrid cultural society from 1923 to 1924.
A Career in Politics
Ossorio y Gallardo began his political journey in 1902. He was elected as a local council member in Madrid. A year later, he became a deputy, which is like a representative, for the Caspe area in the Zaragoza province. He was part of the Conservative Party. He served nine terms representing this area in the Spanish congress.
Serving as Governor
In January 1907, he was made the civil governor of Barcelona. This meant he was the highest government official in that region. In July 1909, big protests and strikes happened in Barcelona. These events, known as Tragic Week, were caused by a new rule that forced people to join the military. Ossorio did not want to send soldiers to stop the protests. But the government in Madrid declared martial law, which meant the military took control. Because of this, Ossorio resigned from his position. He had to leave Barcelona by ship. He later wrote about these difficult times in his book "Barcelona, July 1909."
Becoming a Minister
Ángel Ossorio y Gallardo served as the Minister of Development. This role involved overseeing public works and infrastructure. He held this position from April 15 to July 20, 1919. He was part of the government led by Antonio Maura.
A Legislator's Role
In 1922, Ossorio y Gallardo helped start a new political group called the Partido Social Popular. This was a Christian Democratic party with strong traditional values. In 1923, he decided not to run for re-election and left the Spanish congress. A few months later, General Primo de Rivera took control of the government in a military takeover. Ossorio then stepped away from politics for a while.
When the Second Spanish Republic was declared, Ossorio supported the new government. This was a big change for him, as many of his conservative friends did not agree. He was elected to congress one last time in June 1931. He ran under the name "Monarchist Without a King at the Service of the Republic." This showed his support for the new republic, even though he had once supported the monarchy.
An Ambassador Abroad
After the Spanish Civil War started in 1936, Ossorio y Gallardo was appointed as an ambassador. An ambassador represents their country in other nations. He served as ambassador to France, Belgium, and Argentina. When the war ended, he went to live in Argentina. He stayed there in exile until he passed away.
An Accomplished Author
Ángel Ossorio y Gallardo wrote many books. Some of his notable works include "History of Catalan Political Thought During the War of Spain with France" (1913). He also wrote "The Soul of Toga" (1919) and "Life and Sacrifice of Companys" (1943).
His personal collection of documents is kept at the Pavelló de la República CRAI Library at the University of Barcelona. This collection includes his private letters, newspaper articles, and news clippings.
See Also
In Spanish: Ángel Ossorio y Gallardo para niños
