Carme Chacón Minister of Defence In office April 14, 2008 – December 22, 2011 Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Preceded by José Antonio Alonso Succeeded by Pedro Morenés Minister of Housing In office July 9, 2007 – April 11, 2008 Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Preceded by María Antonia Trujillo Succeeded by Beatriz Corredor Personal details Born Carme Chacón Piqueras (1971-03-13)March 13, 1971 Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain Died April 9, 2017(2017-04-09) (aged 46) Madrid, Spain Political party PSOE (PSC) Spouse(s) Miguel Barroso (2007–2016) Alma mater University of Barcelona University of Kingston York University Laval University Occupation Lawyer Professor