Margarita Mariscal de Gante
| Margarita Mariscal de Gante | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 6 May 1996 – 28 April 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Alberto Belloch |
| Succeeded by | Ángel Acebes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1954 Madrid |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Margarita Mariscal de Gante (born 10 January 1954) is a Spanish judge and politician, who served as the minister of justice from 1996 to 2000.
Early life
Gante was born in Madrid on 10 January 1954.[1] She has a law degree.[2]
Career
Gante worked as a judge in different cities of Spain before her ministerial appointment.[2] She is a member of the Popular party.[1] She was appointed minister of justice on 6 May 1996, replacing Juan Alberto Belloch in the post.[2][3] She was in office until 28 April 2000 and Ángel Acebes replaced her as justice minister.[3][4] She was elected to the congress of deputies in 2000, representing Albacete Province, and served there until 2004.[1] During her term she was the first vice-president of the congress.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mariscal de Gante Mirón, Margarita". Congress of Deputies. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Magistral conservadora". El Pais. 5 May 1996. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Spanish ministries". Rulers. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Spain Ministers". Women Guide. Retrieved 5 June 2013.