Manuel Azaña
Spanish politician and 7th President
Born
January 10th, 1880
145 years ago
Died
1940
85 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Azaña served as the 7th President of Spain during the Second Spanish Republic. A lawyer by training, he was a key figure in the Spanish political landscape of the early 20th century. Continuously involved in politics, he advocated for the Spanish Civil Constitution and worked towards modernizing Spain's government and society. Azaña's presidency oversaw significant political turmoil culminating in the Spanish Civil War. He sought to ensure stability and pursued policies that reflected his republican ideals until the eventual fall of the republic.
Served as the 7th President of Spain
Promoted the Spanish Civil Constitution
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