José García Hernández
Appearance
José García Hernández | |
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First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior | |
In office 3 January 1974 – 12 December 1975 | |
Prime Minister | Carlos Arias Navarro |
Preceded by | Carlos Arias Navarro |
Succeeded by | Manuel Fraga |
Personal details | |
Born | Guadalajara | 19 March 1915
Died | 5 February 2000 Madrid | (aged 84)
Nationality | Spanish |
Political party | FET y de las JONS |
José García Hernández (19 March 1915 – 5 February 2000)[1] was a Spanish governor and politician. He served as first deputy prime minister and interior minister of Francoist Spain from 1974 to 1975.
Career
Garcia was a budget expert.[2] He served as civil governor of various provinces, including Lugo and Las Palmas.[3] He was the board chairman of Butano company.[3] On 3 January 1974 he was appointed both first deputy prime minister and interior minister in the cabinet formed by Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro.[1][3] He replaced Arias as interior minister.[3] Garcia was in office until 12 December 1975 when Manuel Fraga replaced him in both posts in a cabinet reshuffle.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Spanish ministries". Rulers. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Rightists Lead Spanish Cabinet". Kentucky New Era. 2 January 1974. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "New Prime Minister Shuffles Spain's Cabinet". Toledo Blade. Madrid. Reuters. 3 January 1974. p. 6. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Moderates appointed in Spain". The Calgary Herald. 12 December 1975. p. 3. Retrieved 17 October 2013.