Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres was a Spanish politician of the Restoration, and Mayor of Madrid between 1904 and 1905. He held noble titles such as Count of Mejorada del Campo and Duke of Las Torres. He is best known for being the very first Spanish representative in the International Olympic Committee and as the fundamental head behind the foundation of the Spanish Olympic Committee in 1912.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: mayor of Madrid, member of the Congress of Deputies, Senator of the Kingdom
Citizenship: Spain
Born: August 19, 1861

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Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres

Spanish politician (1861-1921)

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About Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres

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Occupation: politician
Position held: mayor of Madrid, member of the Congress of Deputies, Senator of the Kingdom
Citizenship: Spain
Born: August 19, 1861

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Died

October 1921

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