Juan Yagüe Blanco
Spanish legion general (1891-1952) · Spain · Politicians · Died at 60
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Something wrong?Juan Yagüe y Blanco, 1st Marquis of San Leonardo de Yagüe was a Spanish military officer during the Spanish Civil War, one of the most important in the Nationalist side. He became known as the "Butcher of Badajoz" because he ordered thousands killed, including wounded Republican soldiers in the hospital.
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1952Died29 October 19521950Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Yoke and ArrowsAward1949Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badgeAward1947Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit - White DecorationAward1946Gold Medal of Work MeritAward1943Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White DecorationAward1891Born9 November 1891
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Spain
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1952 · aged 60
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