Manuel Goded Llopis
Spanish Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Goded and the second or maternal family name is Llopis.
Manuel Goded Llopis (15 October 1882 – 12 August 1936) was a Spanish Army general who was one of the key figures in the July 1936 revolt against the democratically elected Second Spanish Republic. Having unsuccessfully led an attempted insurrection in Barcelona, he was captured and executed by the Republican government. Previously, Goded had distinguished himself in the Battle of Alhucemas of the Rif War.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Manuel Goded | |
---|---|
Born | (1882-10-15)15 October 1882 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Died | 12 August 1936(1936-08-12) (aged 53) Montjuïc Castle, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain (1900–1931) Spanish Republic (1931–1936) Nationalist Spain (1936) |
Service/ | Spanish Army |
Years of service | 1900–1936 |
Rank | General of the Army |
Commands | Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army of Africa Chief of Staff of the Central Army |
Battles/wars | Rif War Spanish Civil War |
Close