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José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona

1905 – 1977

Spanish politician

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About José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona

Lived 1905 – 1977 (aged 72). José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona was a Spanish politician.

José María Martínez Sánchez-Arjona (7 February 1905 – 19 December 1977) was a Spanish politician who served as Minister of Housing between 1960 and 1969, during the Francoist dictatorship.

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Important facts

Born

7 February 1905, Navalmoral de la Mata

Birth century

20th century

Died

29 December 1977, Madrid

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Minister of Housing of Spain, Procurador en Cortes

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort; Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic

Also known as

Jose Maria Martinez Sanchez Arjona

People in José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

José María Martínez

b. 1968

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Spanish politician (1905-1977)

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José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona was born on 7 February 1905 in Navalmoral de la Mata.

When did José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona die?

José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona died on 29 December 1977 in Madrid.

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José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona was a politician.

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José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona

· Wikidata: Q20004411

· DBpedia: José María Martínez Sánchez-Arjona

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona. https://biography.guide/jose-maria-martinez-y-sanchez-arjona/

MLA: "José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-maria-martinez-y-sanchez-arjona/.

Chicago: "José María Martínez y Sánchez-Arjona." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-maria-martinez-y-sanchez-arjona/.

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