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Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz

1901 – 1998

Spanish diplomat

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About Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz

Lived 1901 – 1998 (aged 97). Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz was a Spanish diplomat, politician, trade unionist, lawyer and state lawyer.

Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz (14 July 1901 – 29 November 1998) was a Spanish politician who served as Minister of Labour of Spain between 1957 and 1962, during the Francoist dictatorship.

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Important facts

Born

14 July 1901, Pamplona

Birth century

20th century

Died

29 November 1998, Madrid

Occupation

Diplomat, politician, trade unionist, lawyer, State lawyer

Nationality

Spain

Education

University of Valladolid

Positions held

Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines, Civil governor of the Balearic Islands, Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, Procurador en Cortes

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Medal of Work Merit; Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for Agriculture; Gold Medal of Work Merit; Cross of Honour of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort

Also known as

Fermin Sanz-Orrio y Sanz, Fermin Sanz Orrio y Sanz

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz's

Feodor Levinson-Lessing

Frequently asked questions

Who was Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz?

Spanish diplomat (1901–1998)

When was Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz born?

Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz was born on 14 July 1901 in Pamplona.

When did Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz die?

Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz died on 29 November 1998 in Madrid.

What was Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz's occupation?

Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz was a diplomat, politician, trade unionist, lawyer and state lawyer.

What nationality was Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz?

Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fermín Sanz-Orrio y Sanz

· Wikidata: Q5859026

· DBpedia: Fermín Sanz-Orrio

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