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José Canalejas Casas

1827 – 1902

Spanish engineer, politician and scientist

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Lived 1827 – 1902 (aged 74). José Canalejas Casas was a Spanish engineer, politician and scientist.

José Canalejas y Casas (1827–1902) was a Spanish engineer, writer and politician.

Biography Born in DecemberRefn|Depending on the source: 4 or 27 December.

He became deputy again in 1881, this time in representation of Borjas, replacing Manuel Vivanco Menchaca, elected at the 1879 election, who had renounced to office in January 1881. Canalejas became Senator in representation of the province of Ávila in 1891.

He died in Madrid in November 1902.

José Canalejas Casas was father José Canalejas Méndez, prime minister of Spain during the reign of Alfonso XIII and of Luis Canalejas Méndez, politician and engineer.

Works

Anuario de los progresos de la industria y la agricultura (1861)

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Important facts

Born
4 December 1827, Barcelona
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 November 1902, Madrid
Occupation
Engineer, politician, scientist
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Member of the Congress of Deputies, Member of the Senate of Spain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Canalejas Casas?

Spanish engineer, politician and scientist (1827-1902)

When was José Canalejas Casas born?

José Canalejas Casas was born on 4 December 1827 in Barcelona.

When did José Canalejas Casas die?

José Canalejas Casas died on 2 November 1902 in Madrid.

What was José Canalejas Casas's occupation?

José Canalejas Casas was an engineer, politician and scientist.

What nationality was José Canalejas Casas?

José Canalejas Casas was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Canalejas Casas

· Wikidata: Q11929061

· DBpedia: José Canalejas y Casas

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