List of ambassadors of Spain to Italy
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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This page was last edited on 18 January 2026, at 05:48 AM (EST).