José María Benegas

Spanish politician (1948-2015)
Person human Q3751332
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José María Benegas

Summary

José María Benegas is a human[1]. He was born in Caracas[2]. He was born on July 25, 1948[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on August 25, 2015[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • José María Benegas's place of birth was Caracas[2].
  • José María Benegas passed away in Madrid[4].
  • José María Benegas was born on July 25, 1948[3].
  • José María Benegas died on August 25, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at San Sebastián[9].
  • A child of José María Benegas was Pablo Benegas[10].
  • José María Benegas held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • José María Benegas worked as a politician[6].
  • José María Benegas's professions included lawyer[7].
  • José María Benegas held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[12].
  • José María Benegas held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[13].
  • José María Benegas held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[14].
  • José María Benegas held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[15].
  • José María Benegas held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[16].
  • José María Benegas held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[17].
  • José María Benegas was educated at University of Valladolid[18].
  • José María Benegas received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[19].
  • José María Benegas was a member of Socialist Party of the Basque Country – Basque Country Left[20].
  • José María Benegas is recorded as male[21].
  • José María Benegas's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • José María Benegas was affiliated with the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party[23].
  • José María Benegas's Commons category is recorded as Txiki Benegas[24].
  • The cause of death was cancer[25].
  • José María Benegas's family name is recorded as Benegas[26].
  • José María Benegas's given name is recorded as José María[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caracas[2], José María Benegas… he was born on July 25, 1948[3].

Education

José María Benegas's education included a stint at University of Valladolid[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Member of the Congress of Deputies[12], a position[28], in Spain[29]; Security minister[30]; deputy of the Basque Parliament[31]; and secretary general[32], a position[33].

Recognition

José María Benegas received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[19].

Personal Life

A child of José María Benegas was Pablo Benegas[10]. He was affiliated with the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party[23].

Death and Burial

José María Benegas died on August 25, 2015[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was cancer[25]. Burial took place at San Sebastián[9].

Why It Matters

José María Benegas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was José María Benegas born?

José María Benegas's place of birth was Caracas[2].

Where did José María Benegas die?

José María Benegas died in Madrid[4].

What did José María Benegas do for work?

José María Benegas worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did José María Benegas go to school?

José María Benegas was educated at University of Valladolid[18].

What awards did José María Benegas receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [31] ↑ . legebiltzarra.eus. legebiltzarra.eus. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . legebiltzarra.eus. legebiltzarra.eus. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . legebiltzarra.eus. legebiltzarra.eus. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · NoonIcarus · 2026-08-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Spain
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  2. 20w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of Valladolid
    Member of → —
    Place of death → Madrid
    Cause of death → cancer
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