Miguel Blesa
Miguel Blesa | |
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| Born | August 8, 1947 |
| Died | July 19, 2017 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | Chairman of Caja Madrid (1996–2009) |
Miguel Blesa de la Parra (8 August 1947 – 19 July 2017) was a prominent Spanish banker who served as the chairman of Caja Madrid between 1996 and 2009.
In February 2017, Blesa received a six-year prison sentence due to the improper use of corporate credit cards during his leadership at Caja Madrid. Despite the conviction, he remained free while awaiting the outcome of an appeal before the Supreme Court.
On 19 July 2017, Blesa was discovered deceased from a self-inflicted shotgun injury on a private hunting property located in the province of Córdoba. His passing took place amid active judicial proceedings, with reports suggesting that his heirs might face financial liabilities if they choose to accept his inheritance.
Among his honors, he was awarded a Golden Medal by the Real Academia de la Historia and recognized as Mejor Presidente de Entidad Financiera 2005 by Banca 15.