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José García Hernández

1915 – 2000

Spanish politician

Politician State lawyer
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Lived 1915 – 2000 (aged 84). José García Hernández was a Spanish politician and state lawyer.

José García Hernández (19 March 1915 – 5 February 2000) was a Spanish jurist and politician. He served as first deputy prime minister and interior minister of Francoist Spain from 1974 to 1975.

Early life and education García was born in Guadalajara on 19 March 1915. He served as civil governor of various provinces, including Lugo and Las Palmas (1941–1956). He was the board chairman of Butano company.

On 3 January 1974 he was appointed both first deputy prime minister and interior minister to the cabinet formed by Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro. Until 1977 he worked as an attorney at the courts which he began in 1952.

Death and awards García died in Madrid on 5 February 2000.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Complutense University of Madrid
Positions held
Ministro de Gobernación, Procurador en Cortes
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for Agriculture; Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows; Grand Cross of the Order of Cisneros
Also known as
Jose Garcia Hernandez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José García Hernández?

Spanish politician (1915-2000)

When was José García Hernández born?

José García Hernández was born on 19 March 1915 in Guadalajara.

When did José García Hernández die?

José García Hernández died on 5 February 2000 in Madrid.

What was José García Hernández's occupation?

José García Hernández was a politician and state lawyer.

What nationality was José García Hernández?

José García Hernández was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José García Hernández

· Wikidata: Q11929081

· DBpedia: José García Hernández

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