Born in 1939. Murcia. PhD, History of Arts. Professor, University of Murcia. Research expertise on Art and Architecture, Urban History and new technologies. Director, Culture department, University of Murcia, 1978-1993. Head, «Aula de Humanidades» (Art department), newspaper ‘La Verdad de Murcia’, 1989-1995. Regional Minister, education and culture, regional Government of Murcia, 1995-1999. Director, Seminar «Sustainable development and conservation of cultural and natural heritage», Fundación Botín. MEP since 1999.