Loyola de Palacio del Valle-Lersundi

Background

Valle-Lersundi, Loyola de Palacio del was born on September 16, 1950 in Madrid.

Education

Degree in law, Complutense U., Madrid.

Career

Attorney, Popular Group party, 1983-1986; senator for Segovia, Spanish Parliament, 1986-1989; national member for Segovia, Spanish Parliament, since 1989; minister agriculture, fishing and food, Spanish Parliament, since 1996. Member Council Europe, 1987-1990. Assistant spokeswoman Popular Group.

Achievements

• Loyola de Palacio del Valle-Lersundi has been listed as a noteworthy Spanish government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, skiing, fishing, music.