Manuel Aguirre de Tejada
Manuel Aguirre de Tejada | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Ferrol, Galicia, Spain |
| Died | 9 April 1911 (aged 83) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, lawyer |
| Known for | Foreign Minister of Spain, Minister of Justice of Spain |
Manuel Aguirre de Tejada (born 28 December 1827 in Ferrol, Galicia – died 9 April 1911) was a distinguished Spanish politician and lawyer.
After obtaining his law degree from the University of Madrid, he relocated to Cuba in 1854. Aguirre de Tejada was elected as deputy for La Coruña (province) in 1857, representing the Unión Liberal, and successfully maintained this position through subsequent elections in 1858, 1863, and 1865. He advanced to the Senate as a representative for La Coruña in 1876, was named senator for life in 1877, and later recognized as senator by Own Right in 1903.
In the aftermath of the Revolution of 1868, he aligned with the Conservative Party and contributed to the creation of the Constitution of 1876. His cabinet appointments included Foreign Minister from 18 January 1884 until 27 November 1885, followed by a tenure as Minister of Justice between 14 December 1895 and 4 October 1897.
Beyond ministerial duties, Aguirre de Tejada held prominent roles such as president of the Tribunal de lo Contencioso Administrativo in 1890 and Governor of the Bank of Spain in 1895. He passed away on 9 April 1911.