About Chato Galante
Lived 1948 – 2020 (aged 71). Chato Galante was a Spanish politician, human rights defender, environmentalist and actor, known for Political prisoner.
José María Galante Serrano (27 April 1948 – 28 March 2020), best known as Chato Galante, was a Spanish pro-democracy activist.
Biography Onetime political prisoner during the Franco era. In 1968, he decided to dedicate his life to fight against Franco's dictatorship and was arrested for "illegal association and propaganda". He was 22 at the time. He was incarcerated at the DGS, where he was tortured by Antonio González Pacheco. In 2010, he decided to participate in the complaint filed against the crimes committed during the dictatorship, with the help of Carlos Slepoy. In 2016, this complaint had 311 complainants.
He died from COVID-19 in March 2020, aged 71.
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Who was Chato Galante?
Spanish politician
When was Chato Galante born?
Chato Galante was born on 27 April 1948 in Madrid.
When did Chato Galante die?
Chato Galante died on 28 March 2020 in Madrid.
What was Chato Galante's occupation?
Chato Galante was a politician, human rights defender, environmentalist and actor.
What was Chato Galante known for?
Chato Galante was known for Political prisoner.
What nationality was Chato Galante?
Chato Galante was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chato Galante. https://biography.guide/chato-galante/
MLA: "Chato Galante." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chato-galante/.
Chicago: "Chato Galante." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chato-galante/.
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