José Ángel Gurría
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José Ángel Gurría, born on May 8, 1950 in Tampico, is a Mexican politician, diplomat, and economist[1][2][3]. He studied at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Harvard University, University of Leeds, and University of Southern California.
He served as Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development from 2006 to 2021, and previously held key Mexican cabinet posts including Secretary of Finance and Public Credit (1998–2000) and Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1994–1997), as well as director general from 1993 to 1994[4]. Gurría is also a member of the Royal Academy of Economic and Financial Sciences[5].
Among his honors are an honorary doctorate from Haifa University, the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry, the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit, and the Order of the White Star, 1st Class, plus two additional awards[6].
José Ángel Gurría
Summary
José Ángel Gurría is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tampico[2]. He was born on May 8, 1950[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], and economist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Tampico[2], José Ángel Gurría…
- José Ángel Gurría was born on May 8, 1950[3].
- Among José Ángel Gurría's spouses was Lulu Quintana de Gurría[8].
- José Ángel Gurría held citizenship in Mexico[9].
- Spanish was José Ángel Gurría's native language[10].
- José Ángel Gurría worked as a politician[4].
- José Ángel Gurría worked as a diplomat[5].
- José Ángel Gurría's professions included economist[6].
- José Ángel Gurría was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[11].
- José Ángel Gurría's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
- José Ángel Gurría was educated at University of Leeds[13].
- José Ángel Gurría was educated at University of Southern California[14].
- José Ángel Gurría's education included a stint at Leeds University Business School[15].
- José Ángel Gurría received the honorary doctorate of Haifa University[16].
- José Ángel Gurría received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[17].
- José Ángel Gurría received the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18].
- José Ángel Gurría received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
- José Ángel Gurría received the Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[20].
- José Ángel Gurría received the Order of the White Star, 1st Class[21].
- José Ángel Gurría was a member of Royal Academy of Economic and Financial Sciences[22].
- José Ángel Gurría is recorded as male[23].
- José Ángel Gurría's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- José Ángel Gurría was affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party[25].
- José Ángel Gurría's Commons category is recorded as José Ángel Gurría[26].
- José Ángel Gurría's family name is recorded as Gurría[27].
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Origins and Family
José Ángel Gurría was born in Tampico[2]. He was born on May 8, 1950[3]. Spanish was his native language[10].
Education
Educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[11], a public research university[28], in Mexico[29], founded in 1910[30], headquartered in Coyoacán[31]; Harvard University[12], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; University of Leeds[13], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1904[38], headquartered in Leeds[39]; University of Southern California[14], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1880[42], headquartered in Los Angeles[43]; and Leeds University Business School[15], a business school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1997[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], and economist[6].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary doctorate of Haifa University[16], an award[47], in Israel[48]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[17], a grand cross[49], in Portugal[50]; Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18], a grade of an order[51], in Netherlands[52], founded in 1892[53]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[54], in France[55]; Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[20], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; and Order of the White Star, 1st Class[21], a grade of an order[58], in Estonia[59], founded in 1936[60].
Personal Life
José Ángel Gurría was married to Lulu Quintana de Gurría[8]. He was affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party[25].
Why It Matters
José Ángel Gurría ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was José Ángel Gurría born?
Born in Tampico[2], José Ángel Gurría…
Who was José Ángel Gurría married to?
José Ángel Gurría's spouses include Lulu Quintana de Gurría[8].
What did José Ángel Gurría do for work?
José Ángel Gurría worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], and economist[6].
Where did José Ángel Gurría go to school?
José Ángel Gurría was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[11], Harvard University[12], University of Leeds[13], and University of Southern California[14].
What awards did José Ángel Gurría receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate of Haifa University[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].