Juan Yagüe Military person

Juan Yagüe y Blanco, 1st Marquis of San Leonardo de Yagüe (1891 – October 29, 1952) was a Spanish army officer during the Spanish Civil War, one of the most important in the National side. He became known as the “The Butcher of Badajoz” because he ordered thousands killed, including wounded men in the hospital.

Personal facts

Juan Yagüe
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1891
Birth place
San Leonardo de Yagüe
Date of deathOctober 29, 1952
Place of death
Burgos

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Military person

award
Military Medal (Spain)
military operations
Rif War
Spanish Civil War
military branch
Spanish Legion
military command
Captain General of the VI Military Region
Military Commander of Melilla

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