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José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez

1897 – 1920

Spanish equestrian

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About José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez

Lived 1897 – 1920 (aged 22). José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez was a Spanish military personnel.

José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez (24 December 1897 – 20 October 1920) was a Spanish equestrian who was part of the silver-medal winning Spanish men's polo team in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during the Rif War soon after his Olympic appearance. He was the son of Álvaro de Figueroa, who was Prime Minister of Spain.

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Important facts

Born

24 December 1897, Madrid

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 October 1920, Tafersit

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Spain

Also known as

Jose de Figueroa y Alonso-Martinez

People in José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Álvaro de Figueroa

1893 – 1959

Polo player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez's

Giacomo Luigi Ciamician

Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez?

Spanish equestrian (1897-1920)

When was José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez born?

José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez was born on 24 December 1897 in Madrid.

When did José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez die?

José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez died on 20 October 1920 in Tafersit.

What was José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez's occupation?

José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez was a military personnel.

What nationality was José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez?

José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez

· Wikidata: Q47000

· DBpedia: José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez. https://biography.guide/jose-de-figueroa-y-alonso-martinez/

MLA: "José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-de-figueroa-y-alonso-martinez/.

Chicago: "José de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-de-figueroa-y-alonso-martinez/.

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