Fernando María Castiella y Maíz

Spanish diplomat
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Fernando María Castiella y Maíz

Summary

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz is a human[1]. Born in Bilbao[2], he… he was born on December 9, 1907[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on November 25, 1976[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], jurist[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was born in Bilbao[2].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz died in Madrid[4].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was born on December 9, 1907[3].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz died on November 25, 1976[5].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz died on January 1, 1976[12].
  • Burial took place at Cementerio de Bilbao[13].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was married to María de la Soledad Quijano Secades[14].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held citizenship in Spain[15].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's professions included politician[8].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz worked as a jurist[9].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz worked as a lawyer[10].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held the position of Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See[16].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held the position of Foreign Minister[17].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held the position of ambassador of Spain to Peru[18].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held the position of Q44019352[19].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held the position of procurador en Cortes[20].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz held the position of procurador en Cortes[21].
  • Among Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's employers was University of Madrid[22].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[23].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was educated at University of Paris[24].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's education included a stint at University of Geneva[25].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's education included a stint at Universidad Central[26].
  • Fernando María Castiella y Maíz received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27].

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Origins and Family

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was born in Bilbao[2]. He was born on December 9, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Paris[24], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; University of Geneva[25], a public research university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1559[38], headquartered in Geneva[39]; and Universidad Central[26], a higher education institution[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1822[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], jurist[9], and lawyer[10]. Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was employed by University of Madrid[22]. Positions held include Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See[16], a position[43], in Vatican City[44], founded in 1475[45]; Foreign Minister[17], a public office[46], in Spain[47]; ambassador of Spain to Peru[18], a position[48], in Peru[49]; Q44019352[19], a position[50], in Spain[51]; procurador en Cortes[20], a public office[52], in Spain[53], founded in 1943[54]; and full professor[55], an academic rank[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27], Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction[57], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[58], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[59], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[60], and Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for Agriculture[61].

Personal Life

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was married to María de la Soledad Quijano Secades[14]. He was affiliated with the Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las JONS[62].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 25, 1976[5] and January 1, 1976[12]. Fernando María Castiella y Maíz died in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at Cementerio de Bilbao[13].

Why It Matters

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Fernando María Castiella y Maíz born?

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's place of birth was Bilbao[2].

Where did Fernando María Castiella y Maíz die?

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz passed away in Madrid[4].

Who was Fernando María Castiella y Maíz married to?

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz's spouses include María de la Soledad Quijano Secades[14].

What did Fernando María Castiella y Maíz do for work?

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz worked as diplomat[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], jurist[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Fernando María Castiella y Maíz go to school?

Fernando María Castiella y Maíz was educated at University of Cambridge[23], University of Paris[24], University of Geneva[25], and Universidad Central[26].

What awards did Fernando María Castiella y Maíz receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27], Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction[57], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[58], and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[59].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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