Manuel Orallo

Background

He was declared Adopted Son of Fabero in December 2005 and a street was named after him.

Career

He was born in Toreno in 1919 and raised there as well. and read pharmacy at the University of Santiago de Compostela before moving to Fabero in 1952 to work as a pharmacist. During his time in office the main road to the Fornela Valley was constructed. He died in his 84th year.

Achievements

• His achievements as mayor of Fabero include the institution of several education centres (the Louisiana Cortina and Manuel Fernández centres for basic and primary education, plus a high school), as well as the construction of a new church, a multi-sports centre and a municipal football pitch.