José García Hernández
Spanish politician
Biography
Lists
Also Viewed
The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | Spanish politician | |
| Places | Spain | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
| Gender |
| |
| Birth | 19 March 1915, Guadalajara | |
| Age | 109 years |
The details
Biography
Jose Garcia Hernandez (born 19 March 1915) is a Spanish governor and politician. He served as first deputy prime minister and interior minister of Spain from 1974 to 1975 during the Franco regime.
Career
Garcia was a budget expert. He served as civil governor of various provinces, including Lugo and Las Palmas. He was the board chairman of Butano company. 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. He replaced Arias as interior minister. Garcia was in office until 12 December 1975 when Manuel Fraga replaced him in both posts in a cabinet reshuffle.