Anxo Quintana
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Anxo Manuel Quintana González, commonly known as Anxo Quintana, is the former leader of the Galician Nationalist Bloc (Bloque Nacionalista Galego, BNG), the main nationalist party in Galicia. From 2005 to 2009 he was a partner in the Galician Government, holding the positions of Vice-President and Minister for Social Affairs.
Quick Facts 7th Vice President of the Xunta de Galicia, Preceded by ...
Anxo Quintana | |
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7th Vice President of the Xunta de Galicia | |
In office August 2, 2005 – April 20, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Alberto Núñez Feijóo |
Succeeded by | Alfonso Rueda |
Spanish Senator | |
In office 2000–2005 | |
Mayor of Allariz | |
In office 1989–1999 | |
Preceded by | Leopoldo Pérez Camba |
Succeeded by | Francisco García Suárez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-02-25) 25 February 1959 (age 65) Allariz, Ourense, Spain |
Political party | Bloque Nacionalista Gallego |
Spouse | Cristina Cid |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Santiago de Compostela |
Occupation | Nurse |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Quintana and the second or maternal family name is González.
Quintana was born in Allariz, Ourense Province, on February 25, 1959. After graduating in Nursing at the University of Vigo he worked at the Cristal Piñor Hospital in Ourense. He has been distinguished with an honorary award from the Society of General Medicine for his work in primary healthcare in rural communities.