Government and Political Figures

Government and Political Figures

Andalucia has seen some very important Government and Political figures over the years, including the U.S.A First Lady Michelle Obama.  Listed below are the most important, both old and new, governmental and political figures in Andalucia. 

Alonso Perez de Guzman, who famously defended Tarifa from the Moors in the siege of 1294, when he sacrificed his son's life to save the town, and was named El Bueno by the King as a reward. Guzman… More →

Michelle Obama and her daughter Sasha, were on vacation in Andalucia residing at the luxurious five star Hotel Villa Padierna, in the municipality of Benahavís near Estepona and Marbella. (… More →

He has been likened to superman, the iceberg that struck the Titanic and even the great head of Inquisition Torquemada. Those fighting for justice love him. Those lurking in the darkness of the… More →

Jesus Gil was born on March 11th, 1933, in Burgo de Osma, Soria. He attended university where he studied Economics and Veterinary medicine. Gil began his working life as a car salesman, but soon… More →

Blas Infante is known as the "father of Andalucia"having fought for what is today the "Estatuto de Autonomia de Andalucia" (Self-governing statute for Andalucia). Blas Infante Pérez de Vargas was… More →

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