Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores born?June 7, 1954
2. Where was Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores born?Spain
3. What was Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores's job?Medical doctor
4. What is the current municipal office?Mayor of Pontevedra
5. What is the commencement of mayoral term?July 1999
6. Who is Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores?He is a Spanish doctor who became the mayor of Pontevedra in 1999 and has led the city for more than twenty years.

Mayoralty: The period of time during which a mayor holds office and exercises their authority.
Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG): A political coalition in Galicia, Spain, advocating for regional autonomy and nationalist policies.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of individuals in the life of their community and society.
Municipal Administration: The management and operation of a city or town's government and services.