Justino de Azcárate
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.
Justino de Azcárate y Flórez | |
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Azcárate c. 1983 | |
| 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 | 23 August 1903 León, Spain |
| Died | 17 May 1989 (aged 85) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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