Alberto Núñez Feijóo
Alberto Núñez Feijóo (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈβeɾto ˈnuɲeθ fejˈxoo]; Galician pronunciation: [aːlˈβeɾtʊ ˈnuɲeθ fejˈʃoʊ]) born 10 September 1961)[1] is a Spanish political that is the 7th and current President of the Regional Government of Galicia.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo | |
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7th President of the Regional Government of Galicia | |
Assumed office 18 April 2009 | |
Monarch | Juan Carlos I Felipe VI |
Deputy | Alfonso Rueda |
Preceded by | Emilio Pérez Touriño |
First Vice President of the Regional Government of Galicia | |
In office 10 September 2004 – 2 August 2005 | |
President | Manuel Fraga |
Preceded by | Javier Suárez Vence |
Succeeded by | Anxo Quintana |
Personal details | |
Born | Alberto Núñez Feijóo 10 September 1961 Ourense, Galicia, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Political party | People's Party of Galicia |
Residence | Monte Pio (official) |
Alma mater | University of Santiago de Compostela |
Styles of Alberto Núñez Feijóo | |
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Reference style | Excelentísimo Señor (Don) |
Spoken style | Señor Presidente |
Alternative style | Don Alberto, Señor Núñez Feijóo |
Núñez Feijóo became president in April 2009 following the regional parliamentary elections held in Galicia the previous month.
He was officially named President of the Autonomous Government by Royal Decree (Real Decreto 630/2009), issued by King Juan Carlos I, on 17 April 2009.[2]
Background and family life
Alberto Núñez Feijóo was born at number 6 Avenida de Mesón in the village of Os Peares (Ourense, Galicia, Spain) on 10 September 1961.[3] His father was Saturnino Núñez, a construction foreman, and his mother Sira Feijóo.
Núñez Feijóo was educated at the Maristas de León boarding school.
References
- Biography of Alberto in El País
- "Num 95 Sec. II.A." (PDF). Boletin Oficial del Estado (in Spanish). 18 April 2009.
- "El hijo del Saturnino y la Sira". El País.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Xosé Cuiña |
Regional Minister of Territorial Policy, Public Works and Housing of Galicia 2003–2005 |
Succeeded by María José Caride |
Preceded by Javier Suárez Vence |
First Vice President of Galicia 2004–2005 |
Succeeded by Anxo Quintana |
Preceded by Emilio Pérez Touriño |
President of Galicia 2009–present |
Incumbent |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded by Manuel Fraga Iribarne |
President of the PP of Galicia 2006–present |
Incumbent |