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Juan Castañón de Mena

1903 – 1982

Spanish military personnel, politician and architect

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About Juan Castañón de Mena

Lived 1903 – 1982 (aged 79). Juan Castañón de Mena was a Spanish military personnel, politician, architect, aristocrat and military engineer.

Juan Castañón de Mena (10 April 1903 – 27 September 1982) was a Spanish general who served as Minister of the Army of Spain between 1969 and 1973, during the Francoist dictatorship.

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Important facts

Born

10 May 1903, Madrid

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 September 1982, A Coruña

Occupation

Military personnel, politician, architect, aristocrat, military engineer

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Minister of the Army of Spain, Procurador en Cortes

Awards

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

Also known as

Juan Castañon de Mena

People in Juan Castañón de Mena's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Juan

b. 1979

Association football player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Juan Castañón de Mena's

Augustus Edward Hough Love

Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan Castañón de Mena?

Spanish military personnel, politician and architect (1903-1982)

When was Juan Castañón de Mena born?

Juan Castañón de Mena was born on 10 May 1903 in Madrid.

When did Juan Castañón de Mena die?

Juan Castañón de Mena died on 27 September 1982 in A Coruña.

What was Juan Castañón de Mena's occupation?

Juan Castañón de Mena was a military personnel, politician, architect, aristocrat and military engineer.

What nationality was Juan Castañón de Mena?

Juan Castañón de Mena was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Castañón de Mena

· Wikidata: Q5948693

· DBpedia: Juan Castañón de Mena

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan Castañón de Mena. https://biography.guide/juan-castanon-de-mena/

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