- ↑ Fernández-Galiano was elected for the position in 1987 but never took the seat
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| Born | Ricardo Gullón Fernández 30 August 1908 Astorga, Spain |
| Died | 11 February 1991 (aged 82) Madrid, Spain |
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| In office 22 October 1990 –11 February 1991 | |
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[1] He was elected in 1987 but never took the seat |
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