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Mariano Cuadra Medina

1912 – 1981

Spanish military personnel

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About Mariano Cuadra Medina

Lived 1912 – 1981 (aged 68). Mariano Cuadra Medina was a Spanish military personnel and politician.

Mariano Cuadra Medina (12 May 1912 – 2 March 1981) was a Spanish general who served as Minister of the Air of Spain between 1974 and 1975, during the Francoist dictatorship. During World War II, he volunteered to serve in the military of fellow fascist state Germany. He commanded a squadron of the Blue Squadron.

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Important facts

Born

12 May 1912, Madrid

Birth century

20th century

Died

2 March 1981, Madrid, Spain

Occupation

Military personnel, politician

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Procurador en Cortes, Minister of the Air Force, Commander-in-chief

Awards

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 Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild; Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit - White Decoration

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Mariano Cuadra Medina's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mariano Cuadra Medina?

Spanish military personnel (1912-1981)

When was Mariano Cuadra Medina born?

Mariano Cuadra Medina was born on 12 May 1912 in Madrid.

When did Mariano Cuadra Medina die?

Mariano Cuadra Medina died on 2 March 1981 in Madrid, Spain.

What was Mariano Cuadra Medina's occupation?

Mariano Cuadra Medina was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Mariano Cuadra Medina?

Mariano Cuadra Medina was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mariano Cuadra Medina

· Wikidata: Q15711621

· DBpedia: Mariano Cuadra Medina

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