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Rafael Fernández Álvarez

1913 – 2010

President of the Principality of Asturias and Spanish Senator

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About Rafael Fernández Álvarez

Lived 1913 – 2010 (aged 97). Rafael Fernández Álvarez was a Spanish politician.

Rafael Luis Fernández Álvarez (September 17, 1913 – December 18, 2010) was a Spanish politician and former political exile. Fernández served as the President of the Regional Council of Asturias from 1978 until 1981 before becoming the first President of the Principality of Asturias from 1981 until May 1983. His mother, Dolores, operated a catering business in Oviedo. Fernández's first wife, Purificación Tomás, whom he married in 1937, was an activist and the daughter of socialist politician Belarmino Tomás. The couple had four children during their marriage. Purificación Tomás died on November 10, 1990.

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Important facts

Born
17 September 1913, Oviedo
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 December 2010, Oviedo
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Spain
Education
University of Oviedo
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Spain, President of the Principality of Asturias, Counselor
Awards
Dearest Son of Oviedo; Gold Medal of the Principality of Asturias; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Also known as
Rafael Fernandez Alvarez

People in Rafael Fernández Álvarez's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Belarmino Tomás
1892 – 1950
Politician
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Luis Fernández
b. 1960
Association football player

Contemporaries

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António Egas Moniz
1874 – 1955
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Carl Bosch
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Edward Thorndike
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Psychologist
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Henry Hallett Dale
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rafael Fernández Álvarez?

President of the Principality of Asturias and Spanish Senator (1913-2010)

When was Rafael Fernández Álvarez born?

Rafael Fernández Álvarez was born on 17 September 1913 in Oviedo.

When did Rafael Fernández Álvarez die?

Rafael Fernández Álvarez died on 18 December 2010 in Oviedo.

What was Rafael Fernández Álvarez's occupation?

Rafael Fernández Álvarez was a politician.

What nationality was Rafael Fernández Álvarez?

Rafael Fernández Álvarez was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rafael Fernández Álvarez

· Wikidata: Q3322032

· DBpedia: Rafael Fernández Álvarez

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