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Gustavo Villapalos Salas

1949 – 2021

Spanish rector and politician

Politician Academic Legal historian
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Lived 1949 – 2021 (aged 71). Gustavo Villapalos Salas was a Spanish politician, academic and legal historian.

Gustavo Villapalos Salas (15 October 1949 – 15 June 2021) was a Spanish academic and politician. He was rector of Complutense University of Madrid from 1987 to 1995.

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Important facts

Born
15 October 1949, Madrid
Birth century
20th century
Died
14 June 2021, Madrid
Occupation
Politician, academic, legal historian
Nationality
Spain
Education
Our Lady of Remembrance College
Positions held
Rector of the Complutense University of Madrid, Full professor
Awards
Honorary doctorate from University of Paris-XI; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal; Honorary doctor of Comenius University; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Also known as
Gustavo Villapalos

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gustavo Villapalos Salas?

Spanish rector and politician (1949–2021)

When was Gustavo Villapalos Salas born?

Gustavo Villapalos Salas was born on 15 October 1949 in Madrid.

When did Gustavo Villapalos Salas die?

Gustavo Villapalos Salas died on 14 June 2021 in Madrid.

What was Gustavo Villapalos Salas's occupation?

Gustavo Villapalos Salas was a politician, academic and legal historian.

What nationality was Gustavo Villapalos Salas?

Gustavo Villapalos Salas was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustavo Villapalos Salas

· Wikidata: Q5889935

· DBpedia: Gustavo Villapalos

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