José Ignacio Wert

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Wert and the second or maternal family name is Ortega.
José Ignacio Wert Ortega
Wert in 2012
Minister of Education, Culture and Sport
In office
22 December 2011 – 25 June 2015
PresidentMariano Rajoy
Preceded byÁngel Gabilondo
(Education)
Ángeles González-Sinde
(Culture)
Succeeded byÍñigo Méndez de Vigo
Personal details
Born (1950-02-18) 18 February 1950
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
PartyIndependent
(linked to the People's Party)

José Ignacio Wert Ortega (born 18 February 1950) is a Spanish politician. On 22 December 2011, he was appointed Minister of Education, Culture and Sport by the Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy. He resigned on 25 June 2015 and was succeeded by Íñigo Méndez de Vigo.

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