José Sanjurjo

Spanish military officer and 1936 coup leader (1872–1936)
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José Sanjurjo
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José Sanjurjo

Summary

José Sanjurjo is a human[1]. He was born in Pamplona[2]. He was born on March 28, 1872[3]. He passed away in Estoril[4]. He died on July 20, 1936[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • José Sanjurjo was born in Pamplona[2].
  • José Sanjurjo passed away in Estoril[4].
  • José Sanjurjo was born on March 28, 1872[3].
  • José Sanjurjo was born on March 18, 1872[10].
  • José Sanjurjo died on July 20, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Monumento A Los Caídos[11].
  • Burial took place at Pantheon of Regulares 2[12].
  • José Sanjurjo's father was Justo Sanjurjo Bonrostro[13].
  • José Sanjurjo held citizenship in Spain[14].
  • José Sanjurjo worked as a military officer[6].
  • José Sanjurjo's professions included military personnel[7].
  • José Sanjurjo's professions included politician[8].
  • José Sanjurjo held the position of Director-General of the Civil Guard[15].
  • José Sanjurjo held the position of High Commissioner of Spain to Morocco[16].
  • José Sanjurjo held the position of High Commissioner of Spain to Morocco[17].
  • José Sanjurjo held the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas[18].
  • José Sanjurjo held the position of Member of the Consultative National Assembly[19].
  • José Sanjurjo received the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[20].
  • José Sanjurjo received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with red badge[21].
  • José Sanjurjo received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[22].
  • José Sanjurjo received the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild[23].
  • José Sanjurjo received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[24].
  • José Sanjurjo is recorded as male[25].
  • José Sanjurjo's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • José Sanjurjo's military branch is recorded as Spanish Army[27].

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Origins and Family

José Sanjurjo's place of birth was Pamplona[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 28, 1872[3] and March 18, 1872[10]. His father was Justo Sanjurjo Bonrostro[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Director-General of the Civil Guard[15], a position[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1844[30]; High Commissioner of Spain to Morocco[16], a historical position[31], in Morocco[32], founded in 1913[33]; Member of the Cortes republicanas[18], a public office[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1931[36]; and Member of the Consultative National Assembly[19], a position[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1927[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[20], a grade of an order[40], in Spain[41]; Grand Cross of Naval Merit with red badge[21]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[22], a grade of an order[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1811[44]; Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild[23], a grade of an order[45], in Spain[46]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[24], a grade of an order[47], in Morocco[48].

Death and Burial

José Sanjurjo died on July 20, 1936[5]. He died in Estoril[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[49]. Recorded place of burial include Monumento A Los Caídos[11] and Pantheon of Regulares 2[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for José Sanjurjo include Sanjurjada[50], an attempted coup d'état[51], in Second Spanish Republic[52] and Evangelista Torricelli[53], an attack submarine[54].

Why It Matters

José Sanjurjo ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Sanjurjada[50], an attempted coup d'état[51], in Second Spanish Republic[52] and Evangelista Torricelli[53], an attack submarine[54].

FAQs

Where was José Sanjurjo born?

Born in Pamplona[2], José Sanjurjo…

Where did José Sanjurjo die?

José Sanjurjo passed away in Estoril[4].

Who were José Sanjurjo's parents?

José Sanjurjo's father was Justo Sanjurjo Bonrostro[13].

What did José Sanjurjo do for work?

José Sanjurjo worked as military officer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

What awards did José Sanjurjo receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[20], Grand Cross of Naval Merit with red badge[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[22], and Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild[23].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  23. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [54] . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Dyegoss · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Justo Sanjurjo Bonrostro
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    Father Justo Sanjurjo Bonrostro
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