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Antonio Castejón Espinosa

1896 – 1979

Spanish general

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Lived 1896 – 1979 (aged 83). Antonio Castejón Espinosa was a Spanish military officer and military personnel.

Antonio Castejón Espinosa (1896, Manila – 1969) was a Spanish army officer from the Army of Africa who fought for the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War. He was born in the Philippines which was a Spanish colony.

At the start of the Civil War Major Castejón's unit of the Spanish Legion joined the rebels and took control of Tetuán in Spanish Morocco. In August 1936 he commanded one of Nationalist columns which performed a raid towards e Mérida and which later took Badajoz by storm. He was present at the subsequent relief of Toledo and was wounded in the fighting around Madrid. Promoted to Colonel in 1937.

Castejón was given command of the 102nd division of the Army of Andalusia during the Battle of the Ebro. He was promoted to General at war's end. From 1939 to 1942, he commanded the Tercio «Duque de Alba» of the Spanish Foreign Legion.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Commander-in-chief, Capitán general de las Islas Baleares
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Cisneros; Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration; Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows
Also known as
Antonio Castejon Espinosa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio Castejón Espinosa?

Spanish general (1896–1979)

When was Antonio Castejón Espinosa born?

Antonio Castejón Espinosa was born on 1 June 1896 in Manila.

When did Antonio Castejón Espinosa die?

Antonio Castejón Espinosa died on 2 July 1979 in Madrid.

What was Antonio Castejón Espinosa's occupation?

Antonio Castejón Espinosa was a military officer and military personnel.

What nationality was Antonio Castejón Espinosa?

Antonio Castejón Espinosa was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio Castejón Espinosa

· Wikidata: Q356254

· DBpedia: Antonio Castejón Espinosa

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