Modesto Cortázar

Spanish politician and lawyer (1783-1862)
Person human Q360533
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Modesto Cortázar

Summary

Modesto Cortázar is a human[1]. Born in Briviesca[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1783[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on January 25, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Modesto Cortázar was born in Briviesca[2].
  • Modesto Cortázar passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Modesto Cortázar was born on June 15, 1783[3].
  • Modesto Cortázar died on January 25, 1862[5].
  • Modesto Cortázar held citizenship in Spain[10].
  • Modesto Cortázar worked as a politician[6].
  • Modesto Cortázar worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Modesto Cortázar's professions included judge[8].
  • Modesto Cortázar held the position of Minister of State of Spain[11].
  • Modesto Cortázar held the position of Senator for Life of Spain[12].
  • Modesto Cortázar held the position of President of the Council of Ministers[13].
  • Modesto Cortázar held the position of President of the Congress of Deputies[14].
  • Modesto Cortázar held the position of member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II[15].
  • Modesto Cortázar held the position of Minister of Grace and Justice[16].
  • Modesto Cortázar received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17].
  • Modesto Cortázar is recorded as male[18].
  • Modesto Cortázar's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Modesto Cortázar was affiliated with the Moderate Party[20].
  • Modesto Cortázar's family name is recorded as Cortázar[21].
  • Modesto Cortázar's given name is recorded as Modesto[22].
  • Modesto Cortázar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[23].

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Origins and Family

Modesto Cortázar was born in Briviesca[2]. He was born on June 15, 1783[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Minister of State of Spain[11]; Senator for Life of Spain[12]; President of the Council of Ministers[13]; President of the Congress of Deputies[14], a public office[24], in Spain[25]; member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II[15], a public office[26], in Spain[27], founded in 1833[28]; and Minister of Grace and Justice[16].

Recognition

Modesto Cortázar received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17].

Personal Life

Modesto Cortázar was affiliated with the Moderate Party[20].

Death and Burial

Modesto Cortázar died on January 25, 1862[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

Modesto Cortázar has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Modesto Cortázar born?

Modesto Cortázar's place of birth was Briviesca[2].

Where did Modesto Cortázar die?

Modesto Cortázar died in Madrid[4].

What did Modesto Cortázar do for work?

Modesto Cortázar worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

What awards did Modesto Cortázar receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . senado.es. senado.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . historia-hispanica.rah.es. historia-hispanica.rah.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . congreso.es. congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . congreso.es. congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . historia-hispanica.rah.es. historia-hispanica.rah.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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