José Pedro Pérez-Llorca

José Pedro Pérez-Llorca Rodrigo (30 November 1940 – 6 March 2019) was a Spanish lawyer who served as the minister of foreign affairs from 1980 to 1982. His term witnessed Spain's accession to NATO and significant events in relation to the accession of Spain to the European Union. He was also one of the Fathers of the Constitution and played a key role in the country's transition to democracy.

Early life and education Pérez-Llorca was born in Cádiz on 30 November 1940. He graduated from the Universidad Complutense, Madrid, with a law degree.

Pérez-Llorca became a member of the Union of the Democratic Centre. The cabinet was headed by Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez. Pérez-Llorca continued to serve as minister of foreign affairs in the next cabinet led by Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo. In line with this turn Pérez-Llorca focused on the Spain's relations with the European countries. His term as minister ended in December 1982. He was the chairman of Urquijo Leasing and AEG Ibérica and a member of the Board of Telefónica and of the Madrid Stock Exchange Council.

Other activities Pérez-Llorca was a board member of directors of the International Airlines Group. He had also membership at the non-profit organizations, including FAES Foundation and Museo Nacional del Prado.