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Irene Rigau was born on 22 June, 1951 in Banyoles, Catalonia, is a Spanish politician. Discover Irene Rigau's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Occupation |
Teacher |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
22 June, 1951 |
| Birthday |
22 June |
| Birthplace |
Banyoles, Catalonia |
| Nationality |
Spain
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She is a member of famous Teacher with the age 72 years old group.
Irene Rigau Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Irene Rigau height not available right now. We will update Irene Rigau's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Irene Rigau's Husband?
Her husband is Salvador Carrera i Comes (m. 1990–2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Salvador Carrera i Comes (m. 1990–2018) |
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Not Available |
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Irene Rigau Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Irene Rigau worth at the age of 72 years old? Irene Rigau’s income source is mostly from being a successful Teacher. She is from Spain. We have estimated Irene Rigau's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Teacher |
Irene Rigau Social Network
Timeline
Irene Rigau i Oliver is a Catalan politician from Spain, born in Banyoles (Pla de l'Estany County) in 1951.
A teacher by profession, Rigau holds a psychology degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a diploma in public sector management from ESADE Business School.
In the education sector, Rigau has been a primary school teacher and a schools inspector.
She also got licensed as secondary school teacher.
Rigau has lectured on psycho-pedagogy at The University of Girona Education Department and on educational policy and schools legislation at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC).
From 1982 to 1999 she held a number of management posts in the Catalan administration.
Her political career includes four years as Catalan Minister for welfare and family issues (1999-2003).
She was Minister of Social Welfare and Family of the Government of Catalonia from 1999 to 2003 in the last government of Jordi Pujol, and Minister of Education from 2010 to 2016 with Artur Mas.
From 2003 to 2006 she was a member of the Catalan Parliament for Girona Province, and from 2006 to 2017 for Barcelona Province.
In December 2012 she was appointed education minister of the Government of Catalonia.
Rigau appeared in court in Barcelona on 13 October 2015, to face criminal charges of having assisted in the organisation of the 2014 Catalan self-determination referendum, which the Spanish courts deemed illegal.
Large public protests took place in Barcelona the same day in support of the accused.
In March 2017, the High Court of Justice of Catalonia condemned Artur Mas, Joana Ortega and Irene Rigau to fines and were barred from office between 18 and 24 months.
Although they were acquitted of charges of misappropriation of public funds, The Court of Auditors has also been judging them as accounting officers for the referendum preparations and claims 5,2 million euros.
