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Camilo Menéndez Tolosa

1899 – 1971

Spanish military personnel and politician

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About Camilo Menéndez Tolosa

Lived 1899 – 1971 (aged 72). Camilo Menéndez Tolosa was a Spanish military personnel and politician.

Camilo Menéndez Tolosa (8 February 1899 – 19 June 1971) was a Spanish general who served as Minister of the Army of Spain between 1964 and 1969, during the Francoist dictatorship.

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Important facts

Born

8 February 1899, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Birth century

19th century

Died

19 June 1971, Francoist Spain, Madrid

Occupation

Military personnel, politician

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Procurador en Cortes, Minister of the Army of Spain, Captain General of the 8th Military Region, General manager

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; 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 Naval Merit with white badge; Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit - White Decoration

Also known as

Camilo Menendez Tolosa

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Camilo Menéndez Tolosa's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Camilo Menéndez Tolosa?

Spanish military personnel and politician (1899-1971)

When was Camilo Menéndez Tolosa born?

Camilo Menéndez Tolosa was born on 8 February 1899 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

When did Camilo Menéndez Tolosa die?

Camilo Menéndez Tolosa died on 19 June 1971 in Francoist Spain, Madrid.

What was Camilo Menéndez Tolosa's occupation?

Camilo Menéndez Tolosa was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Camilo Menéndez Tolosa?

Camilo Menéndez Tolosa was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Camilo Menéndez Tolosa

· Wikidata: Q2893209

· DBpedia: Camilo Menéndez Tolosa

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