José Millán Astray

general Spanish, fascist, hero of the war in the Philippines and founder of the Spanish legion (1879-1954)
Person human Q583654
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José Millán Astray

Summary

José Millán Astray is a human[1]. His place of birth was A Coruña[2]. He was born on July 5, 1879[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on January 1, 1954[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and spanish legionary[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in A Coruña[2], José Millán Astray…
  • José Millán Astray died in Madrid[4].
  • José Millán Astray was born on July 5, 1879[3].
  • José Millán Astray died on January 1, 1954[5].
  • José Millán Astray died on January 1, 1954[10].
  • José Millán Astray is buried at La Almudena Cemetery[11].
  • José Millán Astray's father was José Millán Astray[12].
  • José Millán Astray held citizenship in Spain[13].
  • José Millán Astray worked as a politician[6].
  • José Millán Astray's professions included military personnel[7].
  • José Millán Astray worked as a spanish legionary[8].
  • José Millán Astray held the position of procurador en Cortes[14].
  • José Millán Astray held the position of procurador en Cortes[15].
  • José Millán Astray held the position of procurador en Cortes[16].
  • José Millán Astray held the position of procurador en Cortes[17].
  • José Millán Astray held the position of commander-in-chief[18].
  • José Millán Astray held the position of commander-in-chief[19].
  • José Millán Astray's education included a stint at Toledo Infantry Academy[20].
  • José Millán Astray received the Military Medal of Spain[21].
  • José Millán Astray received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[22].
  • José Millán Astray received the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[23].
  • José Millán Astray was a member of Spanish Legion[24].
  • José Millán Astray's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
  • José Millán Astray is recorded as male[26].
  • José Millán Astray's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

José Millán Astray was born in A Coruña[2]. He was born on July 5, 1879[3]. His father was he[12].

Education

José Millán Astray's education included a stint at Toledo Infantry Academy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and spanish legionary[8]. Positions held include procurador en Cortes[14], a public office[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1943[30] and commander-in-chief[18], a military rank[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Medal of Spain[21], a military decoration[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1918[34]; Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[22], a grade of an order[35], in Spain[36]; and Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[23], a grade of an order[37], in Spain[38].

Personal Life

José Millán Astray's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1954[5]. José Millán Astray died in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[39]. He is buried at La Almudena Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

José Millán Astray ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was José Millán Astray born?

José Millán Astray was born in A Coruña[2].

Where did José Millán Astray die?

José Millán Astray died in Madrid[4].

Who were José Millán Astray's parents?

José Millán Astray's father was José Millán Astray[12].

What did José Millán Astray do for work?

José Millán Astray worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and spanish legionary[8].

Where did José Millán Astray go to school?

José Millán Astray was educated at Toledo Infantry Academy[20].

What awards did José Millán Astray receive?

Honors received include Military Medal of Spain[21], Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[22], and Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . congreso.es. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . lalegion.es. lalegion.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . lafalange.org. lafalange.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [39] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . Autoritats UB. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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