Joaquín Dicenta
Joaquín Dicenta Benedicto (1862–1917) was a Spanish journalist, novelist, playwright, poet and Republican politician. His 1895 play '' Juan José'', whose representation became a staple of every May Day, was the second-most performed in the Spanish repertory between 1895 and 1939. Biography Born on 3 February 1862 in Calatayud, province of Zaragoza, some sources question the traditional birthplace, suggesting he was actually born in Vitoria. Joaquín Dicenta started his studies in the Escolapios' of Getafe College (Madrid), and later in Alicante. He was expelled from the in Segovia because of his unruly attitude. His literary career began with the publication of his poems in the tabloid Eden. Gradually, as he gained fame, he began writing in other journals. He was a fervent opponent of the social order and this is reflected in his works. In April 1885, Dicenta promoted the creation of ''La Democracia Social'', a shortly-lived Republican and Socialist newspaper. He was a cl ...
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City Council Of Madrid
The City Council of Madrid ( es, Ayuntamiento de Madrid) is the top-tier administrative and governing body of the Madrid, the capital and biggest city of Spain. The City Council is composed by three bodies; the Mayor who leads the City Council and the executive branch of it, the Governing Council (''Junta de Gobierno'') which is the main body of the executive branch composed by the Mayor and the councillors appointed by him and the Plenary, a democratically elected assembly which represents the people of Madrid. The current Mayor of Madrid is José Luis Martínez-Almeida since June 2019. Main bodies Governing Council The ''Junta de Gobierno of the City of Madrid'' is the executive branch of the City Council, formed by the Mayor and a group of councillors appointed by the Mayor. The current Board is composed of ten members, which are: Districts The local government of the City uses a decentralized system but ultimately led by the ''ayuntamiento''. The Plenary is the body wit ...
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