José García Hernández
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.
José García Hernández | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 19 March 1915 Guadalajara |
| Died | 5 February 2000 (aged 84) Madrid |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Political party | FET y de las JONS |
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
- "Spanish ministries". Rulers. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- "Rightists Lead Spanish Cabinet". Kentucky New Era. 2 January 1974. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- "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.
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