Simon Salvatierra

Simon Salvatierra de Raya (September 11, 1939 – June 5, 2013) was a Dalanic politician and economist who served as Minister of Finance under Tobías Sánchez from 1979 to 1991. 
Salvatierra was born in the city of Likavra, Dania. He obtained his degree in economics from the University of Likavra in 1965. After graduating, he spent several years working in various banks and financial institutions across the country. 
In 1979, he was appointed by then-President Tobías Sánchez to serve as Minister of Finance, a position he held until 1991. Under his tenure, Dalanica’s economy flourished and the standard of living for its citizens greatly improved. 
In 1993, Salvatierra decided to enter the House of Representatives and became the leader of the Liberal Party in 1995. However, in the 1997 General Election, Salvatierra only managed to gain 1 seat and lost the leadership of the party in 2000 after an election. He left the House of Representatives and politics after the 2005 General Election. 
Salvatierra died on June 5, 2013 at age 73 after suffering from a long illness. 
Category:1939 births
Category:2013 deaths
Category:20th-century Dalanic politicians
Category:21st-century Dalanic politicians
Category:Dalanic Ministers of Finance