Leopoldo Bertrand | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Constituency | Asturias |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 (age 81–82) Gijón,Spain |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Spouse | María Antonia del Río |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Naval Military Academy |
| Profession | Military engineer |
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.
Bertrand 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]
Bertrand 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]
Bertrand is married to María Antonia del Río and has four children. [1]