Antonio de los Ríos Rosas (16 March 1812, in

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, Spain; 3 November 1873, in

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, Spain) was a Spanish politician. A graduate of the

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, he was elected three times

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, the first time in 1863.Fernández García, Antonio
Antonio Sanchez del Río y López de la Rosa
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Honours

Towards the end of his life he was elected a member of the

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Knights of the Golden Fleece of Spain 1812 births 1873 deaths Members of the Royal Spanish Academy Presidents of the Congress of Deputies (Spain) People from Ronda University of Granada alumni {{Spain-politician-stub