Person
Maura, Antonio (1853-1925)Other forms
Palma (Mallorca, Illes Balears, España) 1853-05-02 - Torrelodones (Madrid, España) 1925-12-13
Spanish statesman and writer. He joined the Conservative party in 1902. He was President of the Cabinet of Spain five times during the reign of Alfonso XIII: between 1903 and 1904; 1907 and 1909; in 1918, in 1919 and between 1921 and 1922. Previously, he was Minister for Overseas between 1892 and 1894, Minister for Grace and Justice between 1894 and 1895 and Minister for Government between 1902 and 1903. He was married with Constancia Gamazo Calvo and together they had ten children, among them: Gabriel, Antonio, Honorio, Miguel, Constancia and Susana Maura Gamazo. Other merits: Knight of the Royal Order of the Golden Fleece, Director of the Royal Spanish Academy sin 1913 until his death.