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Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz

1909 – 1993

Admiral

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About Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz

Lived 1909 – 1993 (aged 84). Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz was a Spanish naval officer and politician.

Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz (31 January 1909 – 8 May 1993) was a Spanish admiral who served as Minister of the Navy of Spain between 1973 and 1977, during the Francoist dictatorship.

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Important facts

Born

31 January 1909, Ferrol

Birth century

20th century

Died

8 May 1993, Madrid

Occupation

Naval officer, politician

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Member of the Congress of Deputies, Procurador en Cortes, Minister of the Spanish Navy

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit; Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge; Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration

Also known as

Gabriel Pita Da Veiga y Sanz

People in Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz's life

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Gabriel

b. 1992

Association football player

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz?

Admiral (1909-1993)

When was Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz born?

Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz was born on 31 January 1909 in Ferrol.

When did Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz die?

Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz died on 8 May 1993 in Madrid.

What was Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz's occupation?

Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz was a naval officer and politician.

What nationality was Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz?

Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz

· Wikidata: Q5873501

· DBpedia: Gabriel Pita da Veiga

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gabriel Pita da Veiga y Sanz. https://biography.guide/gabriel-pita-da-veiga-y-sanz/

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