José Aranguren
General José Aranguren | |
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| Born | 1875 Ferrol, Spain |
| Died | 22 April 1939 (aged 63–64) Barcelona, Spain |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} Spanish Republic |
| Branch | .svg.png){kind=small} Spanish Republican Army |
| Years of service | ?–1939 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Guardia Civil |
| Battles / wars | Spanish Civil War |
José Aranguren (1875 – 22 April 1939) was a Republican general during the Spanish Civil War. From Ferrol, he commanded the Guardia Civil. After the Nationalist victory, he was court-martialed and sentenced to death, being executed by firing squad in Barcelona.
References
- THOMAS, Hugh, Historia de la Guerra Civil Española. Círculo de Lectores, Barcelona, 1976. ISBN 84-226-0874-X.
- Ramón Salas Larrazábal, Historia del Ejército Popular de la República. La Esfera de los Libros S.L. ISBN 84-9734-465-0