Fernando Ledesma (politician)
Spanish politician (born 1939)
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Fernando Ledesma Bartret (born 30 December 1939) is a Spanish politician and served as the minister of justice from 1982 to 1986.
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30 December 1939
Fernando Ledesma | |
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 28 December 1982 – 12 July 1988 | |
| Prime Minister | Felipe González |
| Preceded by | Pío Cabanillas Gallas |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Múgica Herzog |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fernando Ledesma Bartret 30 December 1939 |
| Education | University of Salamanca |
Early life and education
Ladesma was born in Toledo on 30 December 1939.[1] He attended the University of Salamanca between 1956 and 1961 and received a degree in law.[1]
Career
Ladesma was appointed prosecutor and judge of Administrative Litigation in opposition.[1] He served in the Territorial Courts of Palma de Mallorca, Valladolid, Madrid and the Spanish National Court.[1] By choice of the Congress of Deputies he was appointed member of the General Council of the Judiciary.[2]
Ledesma served as a member of the Council of Judiciary until 1982.[3] He was appointed justice minister on 28 December following the 1982 general elections won by the PSOE.[3] He replaced Pío Cabanillas Gallas in the post.[1] Ledesma was in office until 12 July 1986 when Enrique Múgica Herzog was appointed as justice minister.[1]
Ledesma is a permanent member of the State Council.[4][5]
