Loyola de Palacio

Spanish politician (1950-2006)
Person human Q255657
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Loyola de Palacio

Summary

Loyola de Palacio is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Madrid[2]. She was born on September 16, 1950[3]. She died in Madrid[4]. She died on December 13, 2006[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Loyola de Palacio's place of birth was Madrid[2].
  • Loyola de Palacio passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Loyola de Palacio was born on September 16, 1950[3].
  • Loyola de Palacio died on December 13, 2006[5].
  • Loyola de Palacio's father was Luis María de Palacio y Palacio[9].
  • Loyola de Palacio's mother was Luisa Mariana del Valle-Lersundi y del Valle[10].
  • Loyola de Palacio held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Loyola de Palacio's professions included politician[6].
  • Loyola de Palacio's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Loyola de Palacio held the position of European Commissioner for Energy[12].
  • Loyola de Palacio held the position of member of the Senate of Spain[13].
  • Loyola de Palacio held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[14].
  • Loyola de Palacio held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[15].
  • Loyola de Palacio held the position of Member of the Congress of Deputies[16].
  • Loyola de Palacio held the position of Member of the European Parliament[17].
  • Loyola de Palacio's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[18].
  • Loyola de Palacio received the Robert Schuman Medal[19].
  • Loyola de Palacio received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[20].
  • Loyola de Palacio received the Gold medal of Galicia[21].
  • Loyola de Palacio received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22].
  • Loyola de Palacio is recorded as female[23].
  • Loyola de Palacio's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Loyola de Palacio was affiliated with the People's Party[25].
  • Loyola de Palacio's Commons category is recorded as Loyola de Palacio[26].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Madrid[2], Loyola de Palacio… she was born on September 16, 1950[3]. Her father was Luis María de Palacio y Palacio[9]. Her mother was Luisa Mariana del Valle-Lersundi y del Valle[10].

Education

Loyola de Palacio was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include European Commissioner for Energy[12], a position[28], founded in 1958[29]; member of the Senate of Spain[13], an elective office[30], in Spain[31]; Member of the Congress of Deputies[14], a position[32], in Spain[33]; Member of the European Parliament[17], a member of parliament[34], founded in 1979[35]; and European Commissioner for Transport[36], a position[37], founded in 1958[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Robert Schuman Medal[19], a peace award[39]; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[20], a grade of an order[40], in Spain[41]; Gold medal of Galicia[21], a class of award[42], in Spain[43]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], a grade of an order[44], in Spain[45].

Personal Life

Loyola de Palacio was affiliated with the People's Party[25].

Death and Burial

Loyola de Palacio died on December 13, 2006[5]. She passed away in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[27].

Why It Matters

Loyola de Palacio ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Loyola de Palacio born?

Born in Madrid[2], Loyola de Palacio…

Where did Loyola de Palacio die?

Loyola de Palacio died in Madrid[4].

Who were Loyola de Palacio's parents?

Loyola de Palacio's father was Luis María de Palacio y Palacio[9]. Loyola de Palacio's mother was Luisa Mariana del Valle-Lersundi y del Valle[10].

What did Loyola de Palacio do for work?

Loyola de Palacio worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Loyola de Palacio go to school?

Loyola de Palacio was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[18].

What awards did Loyola de Palacio receive?

Honors received include Robert Schuman Medal[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[20], Gold medal of Galicia[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22].

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  25. [3] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . eupolitix.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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