Biography

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2011. As leader of the Socialist Party (PSOE), he focused on progressive reforms, including legalizing same-sex marriage, expanding women's rights, and promoting historical memory laws. He also withdrew Spanish troops from Iraq and launched the UN-backed Alliance of Civilizations to foster intercultural dialogue. After leaving office, Zapatero remained active in diplomacy and international affairs.
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President of the Spanish government from 2004 to 2011.

Graduated in Law at the University of León and began his career as a lecturer in Constitutional Law at the same University.

Supporter of FC Barcelona.

Has two daughters, Laura (born in 1993) and Alba (born in 1995).

Born to Juan Rodríguez Garciá-Lonzano, a successful lawyer, and Purificación Zapatero, he grew up with an elder brother, Juan Rodríguez Zapatero.