Javier Solana
Spanish politician
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish politician
Born
July 14, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, physicist, diplomat
SpainBorn in Madrid
1942
Born in Madrid (1942-07-14)
1977
PositionMember of the Congress of Deputies (1977–1979)
1979
PositionMember of the Congress of Deputies (1979–1982)
1982
PositionMember of the Congress of Deputies (1982–1986)
1985
PositionSpokesperson of the Government of Spain (1985–1988)
1986
PositionMember of the Congress of Deputies (1986–1989)
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Francisco Javier Solana de Madariaga CYC is a Spanish physicist and PSOE politician. After serving in the Spanish government as Foreign Affairs Minister under Felipe González (1992–1995) and as the Secretary General of NATO (1995–1999), leading the alliance during Operation Allied Force, he was appointed the European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and Secretary-General of the Western European Union and held these posts from October 1999 until December 2009.
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Who is Javier Solana?+
Francisco Javier Solana de Madariaga CYC is a Spanish physicist and PSOE politician. After serving in the Spanish government as Foreign Affairs Minister under Felipe González (1992–1995) and as the Secretary General of NATO (1995–1999), leading the alliance during Operation Allied Force, he was appo
What does the name Javier mean?+
The name Javier means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Javier Solana born?+
Javier Solana was born on July 14, 1942.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.
The name Javier is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Javier — July 14, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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