Antonio Fontán

Spanish journalist (1923-2010)
Person human Q602033
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Antonio Fontán

Summary

Antonio Fontán is a human[1]. Born in Seville[2], he… he was born on +1923-10-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on +2010-01-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], linguist[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Seville[2], Antonio Fontán…
  • Antonio Fontán passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Antonio Fontán was born on +1923-10-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Antonio Fontán died on +2010-01-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Antonio Fontán held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Spanish was Antonio Fontán's native language[12].
  • Antonio Fontán worked as a journalist[6].
  • Antonio Fontán's professions included linguist[7].
  • Antonio Fontán worked as a politician[8].
  • Antonio Fontán worked as a writer[9].
  • Antonio Fontán held the position of member of the Senate of Spain[13].
  • Antonio Fontán held the position of President of the Spanish Senate[14].
  • Antonio Fontán held the position of minister of territorial administration[15].
  • Antonio Fontán held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[16].
  • Antonio Fontán held the position of full professor[17].
  • Antonio Fontán was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[18].
  • Antonio Fontán was employed by University of Granada[19].
  • Antonio Fontán was employed by University of Navarre[20].
  • Antonio Fontán was employed by Autonomous University of Madrid[21].
  • Antonio Fontán's education included a stint at University of Madrid[22].
  • Antonio Fontán's education included a stint at University of Seville[23].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontán was Agustín López Kindler[24].
  • Antonio Fontán received the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25].
  • Antonio Fontán received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26].
  • Antonio Fontán received the International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Seville[2], Antonio Fontán… he was born on +1923-10-15T00:00:00Z[3]. Spanish was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Madrid[22], a university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1943[30] and University of Seville[23], a public university[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1505[33], headquartered in Seville[34]. Antonio Fontán earned the academic degree of Doctor[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], linguist[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Complutense University of Madrid[18], a public university[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1970[38], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[39]; University of Granada[19], a public university[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1531[42], headquartered in Granada[43]; University of Navarre[20], a private university[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1952[46], headquartered in Pamplona[47]; and Autonomous University of Madrid[21], a public university[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1968[50]. Positions held include member of the Senate of Spain[13], an elective office[51], in Spain[52]; President of the Spanish Senate[14], a position[53], in Spain[54], founded in 1834[55]; minister of territorial administration[15], a position[56], in Spain[57]; Member of the Congress of Deputies[16], a position[58], in Spain[59]; and full professor[17], an academic rank[60]. A notable student of Antonio Fontán was Agustín López Kindler[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25], a grade of an order[61], in Spain[62]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26], a grade of an order[63], in Spain[64]; International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[27], an award[65], founded in 2000[66]; honorary doctorate of the University of Alcala[67], an award[68], in Spain[69]; and Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[70], a grade of an order[71], in Spain[72].

Personal Life

Antonio Fontán's religion is recorded as Catholic[73]. He was affiliated with the Union of the Democratic Centre[74].

Death and Burial

Antonio Fontán died on +2010-01-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

Antonio Fontán ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Antonio Fontán born?

Born in Seville[2], Antonio Fontán…

Where did Antonio Fontán die?

Antonio Fontán passed away in Madrid[4].

What did Antonio Fontán do for work?

Antonio Fontán worked as journalist[6], linguist[7], politician[8], and writer[9].

Where did Antonio Fontán go to school?

Antonio Fontán was educated at University of Madrid[22] and University of Seville[23].

What awards did Antonio Fontán receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26], International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[27], and honorary doctorate of the University of Alcala[67].

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  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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