The Vice President of the Government of Spain, Vicepresidente del Gobierno in Spanish, is the second in command to the Prime Minister of Spain, filling in for him when he is absent or incapable of exercising his power. The person for the post is usually handpicked by the Prime Minister from the members of the Cabinet. The title of "First" is to distinguish from the Second Vice President of the Government, as there are usually two. The President of the Government (Spanish: Presidente del Gobierno), or Prime Minister, of Spain is the Spanish head of government. ... A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...

Vice President or Deputy Prime Minister?

Being a constitutional monarchy, the government of Spain is headed by a Prime Minister, but the official title in Spanish is Presidente del Gobierno, literally President of the Government. This can be confusing to foreigners and indeed is to many Spaniards, who sometimes translate the title into English as President. Therefore, the Spanish Vice President of the Government is actually the equivalent of a Deputy Prime Minister, not a Vice President. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Sir Robert Walpole, the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... A Deputy Prime Minister is the deputy of a Prime Minister, and a member of a nations cabinet. ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ...

List of First Vice Presidents of the Government of Spain

• Franco's dictatorship (1939 - 1975)
  • (1962 - 1967): Agustín Muñoz Grandes, military
  • (1967 - 1973): Luis Carrero Blanco, military
  • (1973 - 1974): Torcuato Fernández-Miranda
  • (1974 - 1975): José García Hernández

• Transitional Governments (1975 - 1977)
  • (1975 - 1976): Fernando de Santiago, military
  • (1975 - 1976): Manuel Fraga Iribarne
  • (1975 - 1976): Juan Miguel Villar Mir

• 1st (Constituent) Legislature (1977 - 1979)
  • (1977 - 1979): Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado, military

• 2nd Legislature (1979 - 1982)
  • (1979 - 1981): Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado, military
  • (1981 - 1982): Rodolfo Martín Villa, UCD

• 3rd Legislature (1982 - 1986)
  • (1982 - 1986): Alfonso Guerra González, PSOE

• 4th Legislature (1986 - 1989)
  • (1986 - 1989): Alfonso Guerra González, PSOE

• 5th Legislature (1989 - 1993)
  • (1989 - 1991): Alfonso Guerra González, PSOE
  • (1991 - 1993): Narcís Serra i Serra, PSOE

• 6th Legislature (1993 - 1996)
  • (1993 - 1995): Narcís Serra i Serra, PSOE

• 7th Legislature (1996 - 2000)
  • (1996 - 2000): Francisco Álvarez Cascos, PP

• 8th Legislature (2000 - 2004)
  • (2000 - 2003): Mariano Rajoy Brey, PP
  • (2003 - 2004): Rodrigo Rato, PP

• 9th Legislature (2004 - )
  • (2004 - ): María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, PSOE

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Manuel Fraga Iribarne (born November 23, 1922 at Villalba, Galicia) is a Spanish politician. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado (April 30, 1912 - December 15, 1995) Spanish General and Government official, born in Madrid. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado (April 30, 1912 - December 15, 1995) Spanish General and Government official, born in Madrid. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... UCD can refer to: University College Dublin or their association football club University College Dublin FC Democratic Center Union University of California, Davis User-centered design This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page—a list of articles associated with the same title. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (Partido Socialista Obrero Español or PSOE) is one of the main parties of Spain. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Categories: People stubs | 1943 births | Catalan people | Catalan politicians | PSC affiliates | Mayors of Barcelona City Council ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Categories: People stubs | 1943 births | Catalan people | Catalan politicians | PSC affiliates | Mayors of Barcelona City Council ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Manuel Fraga Iribarne (left) with Francisco Álvarez Cascos (right) Francisco Álvarez Cascos (October 1, 1947-present) is a Spanish civil engineer and politician. ... PP can stand for: pp stands for pianissimo in dynamics (music). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mariano Rajoy Brey Mariano Rajoy Brey (born March 27, 1955), Spanish politician, is the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (Peoples Party, PP). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rodrigo Rato (born March 18, 1949) was Spains Economy Minister and Vice President serving with the Peoples Party (PP) between 1996 and 2004. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... María Teresa Fernández de la Vega in her office María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, Doctor of Law (born June 15, 1949) is a socialist Spanish politician, since April 18, 2004 the First Vice President and Minister of Presidency in the government of José Luis Rodr...

See also

• Council of Ministers of Spain
• List of cabinets
• Politics of Spain
• Political minister
• Spain