12 Facts About Mariano Rubio

Mariano Rubio involved in a scandal known as Ibercorp incident and was forced to resign from the office.

Mariano Rubio studied law, but he did not complete his studies.

Mariano Rubio later graduated from the University of Madrid receiving a bachelor's degree in economics.

Mariano Rubio returned to Spain in 1963 and began to work at the treasury.

Mariano Rubio became general director of financial policy department of the ministry of finance in 1970 and remained in the office until his resignation in 1972.

Mariano Rubio succeeded JR Alvarez Rendueles as governor of the bank in July 1984.

Mariano Rubio's appointment was supported by the Economy Minister Carlos Solchaga.

Mariano Rubio had to resign from the office in July 1992 due to his involvement in a scandal known as Ibercorp case and was replaced by Luis Angel Rojo in the post.

Mariano Rubio was accused of employing some confidential information to gain dividends in the stock market and of falsifying official documents.

Mariano Rubio arrested and jailed due to his involvement in the scandal in 1994.

Mariano Rubio's second wife was Uruguay-born author Carmen Posadas with who he wed in January 1988.

Mariano Rubio died of colon cancer in Madrid on 4 October 1999.