Manuel Azaña

prime minister of Spain, president of Spain (1880-1940)
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Manuel Azaña
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Manuel Azaña

Summary

Manuel Azaña is a human[1]. Born in Alcalá de Henares[2], he… he was born on January 10, 1880[3]. He passed away in Montauban[4]. He died on November 3, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,404 views/month, #6,737 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Manuel Azaña was born in Alcalá de Henares[2].
  • Born in Casa natal de Manuel Azaña[10], Manuel Azaña…
  • Manuel Azaña passed away in Montauban[4].
  • Manuel Azaña passed away in France[11].
  • Manuel Azaña was born on January 10, 1880[3].
  • Manuel Azaña died on November 3, 1940[5].
  • Manuel Azaña died on November 4, 1940[12].
  • Burial took place at Montauban[13].
  • Manuel Azaña's father was Esteban Azaña[14].
  • Among Manuel Azaña's spouses was Dolores Rivas Cherif[15].
  • Manuel Azaña held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Manuel Azaña worked as a politician[6].
  • Manuel Azaña's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Manuel Azaña's professions included writer[8].
  • Manuel Azaña held the position of President of the Council of Ministers[17].
  • Manuel Azaña held the position of president of the Second Republic of Spain[18].
  • Manuel Azaña held the position of President of the Council of Ministers[19].
  • Manuel Azaña held the position of ministro de la Guerra[20].
  • Manuel Azaña held the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas[21].
  • Manuel Azaña held the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas[22].
  • Manuel Azaña's education included a stint at University of Zaragoza[23].
  • Manuel Azaña's education included a stint at Universidad Central[24].
  • Manuel Azaña was educated at Real Centro Universitario Escorial-Maria Christina[25].
  • Manuel Azaña was educated at Instituto Cardenal Cisneros[26].
  • Manuel Azaña received the Concurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Alcalá de Henares[2], a municipality of Spain[28], in Spain[29] and Casa natal de Manuel Azaña[10], a historic house[30], in Spain[31]. He was born on January 10, 1880[3]. His father was Esteban Azaña[14].

Education

Educated at University of Zaragoza[23], a public university[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1542[34]; Universidad Central[24], a higher education institution[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1822[37]; Real Centro Universitario Escorial-Maria Christina[25], a private university[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1892[40]; and Instituto Cardenal Cisneros[26], an IES[41], in Spain[42]. Manuel Azaña earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include President of the Council of Ministers[17]; president of the Second Republic of Spain[18], a historical position[44], in Spain[45]; ministro de la Guerra[20], a historical position[46], in Spain[47], founded in 1851[48]; Member of the Cortes republicanas[21], a public office[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1931[51]; Head of State of Spain[52]; and Madrilgo Ateneoko presidentea[53].

Recognition

Manuel Azaña received the Concurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)[27].

Personal Life

Manuel Azaña was married to Dolores Rivas Cherif[15]. He was affiliated with the Republican Left[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 3, 1940[5] and November 4, 1940[12]. Recorded place of death include Montauban[4], a commune of France[55], in France[56] and France[11], a sovereign state[57], in France[58], founded in 0843[59]. Manuel Azaña is buried at Montauban[13].

Why It Matters

Manuel Azaña ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,404 views/month, #6,737 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Works attributed to him include La Avispa (Alcalá de Henares, 1910)[62], a newspaper[63], founded in 1910[64].

FAQs

Where was Manuel Azaña born?

Manuel Azaña was born in Alcalá de Henares[2].

Where did Manuel Azaña die?

Manuel Azaña passed away in Montauban[4].

Who were Manuel Azaña's parents?

Manuel Azaña's father was Esteban Azaña[14].

Who was Manuel Azaña married to?

Manuel Azaña's spouses include Dolores Rivas Cherif[15].

What did Manuel Azaña do for work?

Manuel Azaña worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Manuel Azaña go to school?

Manuel Azaña was educated at University of Zaragoza[23], Universidad Central[24], Real Centro Universitario Escorial-Maria Christina[25], and Instituto Cardenal Cisneros[26].

What awards did Manuel Azaña receive?

Honors received include Concurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)[27].

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