José Canalejas

Spanish politician (1854-1912)
Person human Q365309
José Canalejas
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José Canalejas

Summary

José Canalejas is a human[1]. He was born in Ferrol[2]. He was born on July 31, 1854[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on November 12, 1912[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • José Canalejas's place of birth was Ferrol[2].
  • José Canalejas died in Madrid[4].
  • José Canalejas was born on July 31, 1854[3].
  • José Canalejas died on November 12, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Pantheon of Illustrious Men[11].
  • José Canalejas's father was José Canalejas Casas[12].
  • José Canalejas was married to María de la Purificación Fernández y Cadenas[13].
  • José Canalejas was married to María Saint-Aubin Bonnefon[14].
  • A child of José Canalejas was José Canalejas y Fernández[15].
  • José Canalejas held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • José Canalejas's professions included politician[6].
  • José Canalejas's professions included lawyer[7].
  • José Canalejas's professions included university teacher[8].
  • José Canalejas's professions included military personnel[9].
  • José Canalejas held the position of Minister of Development of Spain[17].
  • José Canalejas held the position of Minister of Grace and Justice[18].
  • José Canalejas held the position of Minister of the Treasury of Spain[19].
  • José Canalejas held the position of Q33022816[20].
  • José Canalejas held the position of President of the Council of Ministers[21].
  • José Canalejas held the position of Minister of Grace and Justice[22].
  • Among José Canalejas's employers was Complutense University of Madrid[23].
  • José Canalejas was educated at Instituto San Isidro[24].
  • José Canalejas's education included a stint at Universidad Central[25].
  • José Canalejas received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[26].
  • José Canalejas received the Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[27].

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Origins and Family

José Canalejas was born in Ferrol[2]. He was born on July 31, 1854[3]. His father was José Canalejas Casas[12].

Education

Educated at Instituto San Isidro[24], a building[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1845[30] and Universidad Central[25], a higher education institution[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1822[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9]. José Canalejas was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[23]. Positions held include Minister of Development of Spain[17], a position[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1832[36]; Minister of Grace and Justice[18]; Minister of the Treasury of Spain[19], a public office[37], in Spain[38]; Q33022816[20], a position[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1900[41]; President of the Council of Ministers[21]; and member of the Congress of Deputies[42], a public office[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1876[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[26], a grade of an order[46], in Spain[47]; Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[27], a grade of an order[48], in Spain[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[50], a grade of an order[51], in Spain[52]; and knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[53].

Personal Life

Spouses include María de la Purificación Fernández y Cadenas[13], 1884–1965[54], of Spain[55] and María Saint-Aubin Bonnefon[14]. A child of José Canalejas was he y Fernández[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[56].

Death and Burial

José Canalejas died on November 12, 1912[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[57]. He is buried at Pantheon of Illustrious Men[11].

Why It Matters

José Canalejas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was José Canalejas born?

José Canalejas's place of birth was Ferrol[2].

Where did José Canalejas die?

José Canalejas died in Madrid[4].

Who were José Canalejas's parents?

José Canalejas's father was José Canalejas Casas[12].

Who was José Canalejas married to?

José Canalejas's spouses include María de la Purificación Fernández y Cadenas[13] and María Saint-Aubin Bonnefon[14].

What did José Canalejas do for work?

José Canalejas worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did José Canalejas go to school?

José Canalejas was educated at Instituto San Isidro[24] and Universidad Central[25].

What awards did José Canalejas receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[26], Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[27], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[50], and knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[53].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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