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Justo Gallego Martínez

Spanish church builder (1925–2021)

  • Fame53.0
  • Momentum3.0
  • Architects rank#164
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame53.0
  • Momentum3.0
  • Architects rank#164
  • Wikipedia4.7K
Lived 1925–2021, aged 96Spain
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  • Era
    1925–2021
    Aged 96
  • Known for
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    2020
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Justo Gallego Martínez ; also known by his honorific byname Don Justo, was a Spanish amateur architect and builder who was known for constructing a church building in the dimensions of a cathedral on his own in the town of Mejorada del Campo from 1961 until his death. Most of the construction materials used were recycled or made from "junk". Don Justo dedicated the building to Our Lady of the Pillar.

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53.0
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Momentum3.0
Historical16.8
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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