José Pedro Pérez-Llorca


José Pedro Pérez-Llorca Rodrigo was a Spanish lawyer who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1980 to 1982. He was also one of the Fathers of the 1978 Constitution and played a key role in the country's transition to democracy.

Early life and education

Pérez-Llorca was born in Cádiz on 30 November 1940. He graduated from the Universidad Complutense, Madrid, with a law degree.

Career

Pérez-Llorca was a lawyer by profession and worked in the ministry of foreign affairs. He played a significant role in the creation of Spain's 1978 constitution, of which he was one of seven authors. He also worked as a professor of constitutional law at his alma mater.
Pérez-Llorca became a member of the Union of the Democratic Centre. He served in the Congress of Deputies from 1977 to 1982, representing the province of Madrid. He was then appointed minister for the presidency and minister of territorial administration in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez.
In September 1980, Pérez-Llorca was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Marcelino Oreja in the post. The cabinet was headed by Prime Minister Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo. Pérez-Llorca's term as minister ended in 1982.
Pérez-Llorca had several positions on the boards of different firms. He co-founded the Pérez-Llorca law firm in 1983 and served as its chairman from then until at least 2005. He was the chairman of Urquijo Leasing and AEG Ibérica and a member of the Board of Telefónica and of the Madrid Stock Exchange Council.

Death and funeral

Jose Pedro Perez-Llorca died on 6 March 2019. His funeral at the cathedral of San Jerónimo el Real in Madrid was attended by King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain and leading politicians, including Pío García-Escudero, Ana Pastor, Esperanza Aguirre, and Ana Botella.

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