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José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés

1885 – 1954

Spanish Francoist politician

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About José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés

Lived 1885 – 1954 (aged 69). José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés was a Spanish politician, chemist and military personnel.

José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés, Count of San Pedro (14 March 1885 – 20 September 1954) was a Spanish general who served as Minister of Public Works of Spain between 1945 and 1951, during the Francoist dictatorship.

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Important facts

Born

14 March 1885, Oviedo

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 September 1954, Siero, Valbona

Occupation

Politician, chemist, military personnel

Nationality

Spain

Education

University of Oviedo, Columbia University

Positions held

Mayor of Oviedo, Procurador en Cortes, Minister of Public Works, Member of the Cortes republicanas

Employers

University of Seville, University of Oviedo, University of Madrid

Awards

Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise; Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit - White Decoration; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for Agriculture; Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge; Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration; Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild; Medal of Work Merit; Dearest Son of Oviedo

Also known as

José María Fernández-Ladreda, José María Fernández Ladreda, Jose Maria Fernandez Ladreda y Menendez Valdes

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés?

Spanish Francoist politician (1885-1954)

When was José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés born?

José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés was born on 14 March 1885 in Oviedo.

When did José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés die?

José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés died on 20 September 1954 in Siero, Valbona.

What was José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés's occupation?

José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés was a politician, chemist and military personnel.

What nationality was José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés?

José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José María Fernández-Ladreda y Menéndez-Valdés

· Wikidata: Q20535527

· DBpedia: José María Fernández-Ladreda

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