Justino de Azcárate
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Azcárate and the second or maternal family name is Flórez.
Justino de Azcárate y Flórez (23 August 1903 – 17 May 1989) was a Spanish lawyer and politician. He came from a wealthy family with a tradition of involvement in politics, and had republican but not left-wing opinions. He was a deputy in the Second Spanish Republic, an exile in Venezuela for 38 years after the Spanish Civil War, and then a Senator in Spain after the return to democracy. He played a significant role in easing the transition back to democracy.
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Justino de Azcárate y Flórez | |
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Deputy for Leon | |
In office 1931–1936 | |
Minister of State | |
In office 19 July 1936 – 19 July 1936 | |
Preceded by | Augusto Barcía Trelles |
Succeeded by | Augusto Barcía Trelles |
Royal Senator | |
In office 21 July 1977 – 2 January 1979 | |
Senator for Leon | |
In office 1 March 1979 – 31 August 1982 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1903-08-23)23 August 1903 León, Spain |
Died | 17 May 1989(1989-05-17) (aged 85) Caracas, Venezuela |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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