Alfredo Kindelán
Spanish general (1879–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Kindelán and the second or maternal family name is Duany.
Alfredo Kindelán y Duany, 1st Marquess of Kindelán (13 March 1879 – 14 December 1962) was a Spanish general and politician. A close ally of Francisco Franco before and during the Spanish Civil War, their relationship would later become strained as Kindelán emerged as a leading advocate for a swift restoration of the monarchy. He belonged to the Kindelán family, a noted Spanish family of Irish origin.[1]
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The Marquess of Kindelán | |
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Birth name | Alfredo Kindelán y Duany |
Born | (1879-03-13)13 March 1879 Santiago de Cuba, Captaincy General of Cuba |
Died | 14 December 1962(1962-12-14) (aged 83) Madrid, Spain |
Years of service | 1899–1949 |
Rank | Captain General |
Battles/wars | Rif War Spanish Civil War |
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