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Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Spain to Italy. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Spain and Italy.

Head of mission (HOM) Entered office Left office
José Antonio de Sangróniz 4 January, 1945 13 January, 1956
Emilio de Navasqüés 13 January, 1956 6 May, 1959
José María Doussinague y Texidor 13 May, 1959 27 September, 1962
Alfonso Sánchez Bella 25 October, 1962 8 November, 1969
Juan Pablo de Lojendio e Irure 5 December, 1969 10 November, 1972
José Antonio Giménez-Arnau 7 December, 1972 10 August, 1976
Carlos Robles Piquer 8 October, 1976 27 April, 1979
Gabriel Cañadas Nouvillas 1 June, 1979 3 September, 1982
José Aragonés Vila 24 September, 1982 6 May, 1983
Jorge de Esteban Alonso 6 May, 1983 17 July, 1987
Emilio Menéndez del Valle 17 July, 1987 29 April, 1994
María de las Mercedes Rico 3 June, 1994 23 August, 1996
Juan Prat y Coll 23 August, 1996 2 June, 2000
José de Carvajal Salido 16 June, 2000 23 December, 2004
José Luis Dicenta Ballester 23 December, 2004 21 September, 2007
Luis Calvo Merino 29 October, 2007 15 July, 2011
Alfonso Lucini Mateo 15 July, 2011 30 March, 2012
Francisco Javier Elorza Cavengt 20 April, 2012 9 December, 2016
Jesús Manuel Gracia Aldaz 20 January, 2017 7 September, 2018
Alfonso María Dastis Quecedo 7 September, 2018 11 October, 2022
Miguel Fernández-Palacios Martínez 12 October, 2022 Incumbent


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