Leopoldo Bertrand (born 1943) is a Spanish military engineer and politician. He served at the Parliament for the People's Party representing Asturias between 2004 and 2008.
Leopoldo Bertrand | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Constituency | Asturias |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 (age 80–81) Gijón, Spain |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Spouse | María Antonia del Río |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Naval Military Academy |
| Profession | Military engineer |
Early life and education
editBertrand was born in Gijón in 1943.[1] His mother was Concepción de la Riera who died at the age of 99 in May 2019.[2] He has three siblings.[2]
Bertrand graduated from the Colegio de la Inmaculada in his hometown in 1962.[3] He attended the Naval Military Academy in Marín, Pontevedra and graduated as a second lieutenant.[1]
Career
editBertrand worked in the shipyards of the Marítima del Musel company before he attended the Naval Military Academy.[1] Following his graduation from the academy he worked in the Spanish Navy based in Gijón.[1] He retired from the Navy and worked at the Maritime Safety and Rescue Society in Madrid.[1]
Bertrand became the councilor of the Gijón City Council and then was elected as a deputy for the People's Party in 2004.[4] While he was serving at the Parliament he was appointed dean of the Official College of Naval and Oceanic Engineersin 2007[4][5] which he held for eight years.[1] Then he served as a board member of the college.[2]
Personal life
editBertrand is married to María Antonia del Río and has four children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Entrevista a Leopoldo Bertrand de la Riera". aacolegioinmaculada.es (in Spanish). 17 December 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b c C. J. (11 May 2019). "Fallece Concepción de la Riera, madre del exedil Leopoldo Bertrand". La Nueva España (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Leopoldo Bertrand de la Riera (p. 1962), reelegido decano de los ingenieros navales". aacolegioinmaculada.es (in Spanish). 19 April 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Leopoldo Bertrand, reelegido decano de los ingenieros navales". El Comercio (in Spanish). 19 April 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ ""Se buscan ingenieros navales que habrá que traer del extranjero"". La Nueva España (in Spanish). 4 April 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2024.