Emilio Menéndez del Valle (born 20 June 1945 in

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) is a Spanish politician and

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, part of the

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. He has served as Spanish ambassador to

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Author of: ''Angola. Imperialismo y Guerra Civil'', Madrid, Akal Editor, 1976.

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1945 births Living people Spanish Socialist Workers' Party MEPs MEPs for Spain 1999–2004 MEPs for Spain 2004–2009 MEPs for Spain 2009–2014 Ambassadors of Spain to Jordan Ambassadors of Spain to Italy {{Spain-MEP-stub