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Marta Mata

Spanish politician and educator (1926-2006) · Spain · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80

Marta Ángela Mata Garriga was a Spanish politician and pedagogue who promoted the renovation of public schools during Spain's transition to democracy in 1978, and defended secular schools.

Marta Mata is read about 9.5 times a day, in 6 languages.

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2015Medal of Honor of the Parliament of CataloniaAward2006Died27 June 20061999Honorary Doctor of the Autonomous University of BarcelonaAward1997Saint George's CrossAward1988Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward1926Born22 June 1926

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Medal of Honor of the Parliament of Catalonia2015
Honorary Doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona1999
Saint George's Cross1997
Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise1988

About this person

She was the founder of the Associació de Mestres Rosa Sensat and wrote numerous books and articles on reading and writing didactics, pedagogy, educational policy, and children's stories.

Country
Spain
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2006 · aged 80

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