Francisco Albert Vidal, brief biography
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Francisco Albert Vidal, brief biography
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WorldSkills International
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Francisco Albert Vidal was born on July 14, 1917, in Pinoso, Spain. He was the eldest of three siblings. After primary school, he briefly attended a seminary in Orihuela but returned home to complete his baccalaureate and became the president of "Catholic Action" in Pinoso. His law studies at Alicante University were interrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Post-war, Francisco became heavily involved in the organization of international vocational education and training (VET) competitions, ultimately becoming the Secretary of the Organizer Committee. His dedication to VET and youth training was a lifelong passion, influencing many until his death on October 25, 1993. His achievements were later recognized by his hometown, Pinoso, which honored him as "Hijo Predilecto" .
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