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• Alcalá Zamora, Niceto    b. July 6, 1877  d. February 18, 1949
  Spain President. He served as President of the Second Spanish Republic from 1931 to 1936. Born in Priego de Cordoba, Spain, he became a lawyer and later became involved in politics. Jailed in 1930 as result of his republican views, he took part in the successful revolution that led to King Alfonso XIII leaving the country, and became the first president of the new Spanish Republic. In May 1936 he was ousted as President...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Aleixandre y Merlo, Vicente Pío Marcelino Cirilo    b. April 26, 1898  d. December 14, 1984
  Poet. He was awarded the the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1977. Among his books are "La Destrucción o el Amor," "Poemas de la Consumación," and "Diálogos del Conocimiento."
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Alonso, Dámaso   b. October 22, 1898  d. January 25, 1990
  Noted Spanish Writer and Essayist. He was member of Generation of 1927. He is remembered for his books "Hijos de la Ira," "Gozos de la Vista" and "Hombre y Dios." He wrote essays about Góngora, Lope de Vega and San Juan de la Cruz. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Álvarez, Lili    b. May 9, 1905  d. July 8, 1998
  Pioneer Sportswoman, Writer. She was born in Rome of Spanish parents as Elía María González-Álvarez y López-Chicheri. At the age of eleven, she got her first trophy in ice skating and at the age of 14, her first tennis championship. She was in the finals of Wimbledon during 1926, 1927 and 1928. In 1929, she won in Wimbledon in the category of doubles. Also, she worked as journalist for the Daily Mail of London and wrote books with a mixture of feminism and religiosity such as "Plenitud," "...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Andrés, Ángel de   b. May 25, 1918  d. August 5, 2006
  Actor. He was born in Madrid, Spain. He began his career at a young age, and became one of the most beloved Spanish comedic actors. In his long career, he appeared in more than 150 films and he played on stage, where he found his own company. Also he developed a prolific work on television. He is fondly remembered in films such as "La Pródiga" (1946), "Don Quijote de La Mancha" (1948), "Historias de la Radio" (1955), "Manolo Guardia Urbano" (1956), "Se Armó el Belén" (1969), "Luces de Bohemia" (...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Argenta, Ataúlfo   b. November 19, 1913  d. January 21, 1958
  Orchestra Conductor. He was born in Castro Urdiales, Santander. He studied in the Conservatory of Madrid, and after Spanish Civil War, he moved to Germany, where Carl Schuricht was his teacher. He was a recognized pianist and become the conductor of Radio National Orchestra of Spain and later National Orchestra of Spain,and triumphed with his concerts all around the world. Also he founded the Camera Orchestra of Madrid, and made several concerts in Paris and London with the famous pianist José...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Arniches, Carlos    b. October 11, 1866  d. April 16, 1943
  Playwright. He was born in Alicante (Comunidad Valenciana) and died in Madrid. His first script for the musical theater was in collaboration with Gonzalo Cantó and composer Ruperto Chapí for “La leyenda del Monje” which premiered at the Apolo Theater in 1890. He is best remembered for his book "La Señorita de Trévelez" that was adapted to the cinema for Juan Antonio Bardem in his film "Calle Mayor", played by Betsy Blair. Also he wrote "sainetes" (comedic plays) and zarzuelas. Among others: El...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Barbero, Luis   b. August 8, 1916  d. August 3, 2005
  Actor. He debuted on stage in 1939, in the play "El Rey que Rabió." He become one of the best character actors in Spanish Cinema, where appeared in more than 200 films. Recently, he triumphed in the role of Matías in TV series "Médico de Familia." His last apparition was in 2005, in TV comedic magazine "Splunge." In cinema, he also worked in "El Lute Camino o Revienta," "Las Cosas del Querer" and "La Colmena". Also in Television, he worked in "La Casa de los Martínez" and "Don Lupa." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  Plot: Zona 1-Necrópolis. Cuartel 23N, Manzana 41, Letra C, Cuerpo 5
   
• Bardem, Rafael   b. January 10, 1889  d. November 6, 1972
  Actor. He was born in Barcelona (Catalunya) and died in Madrid. He began his career on stage at the age of 20 in the company of Rosario Pino and became one of the legendary spanish stage actors of the Twentieth Century. On stage, he worked in "Un Espíritu Burlon" (1946), "El Caso de la Mujer Asesinadita" (1946), "Antígona" (1947), "Hamlet" (1949), "El Alcalde de Zalamea" (1950), "Don Juan Tenorio" (1950) and "El Patio" (1953). In cinema, he appeared in more than 100 films such as "El Clavo" (...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Benet, Juan   b. October 7, 1927  d. January 5, 1993
  Author. Born in Madrid, Spain, he is best remembered for works such as "Volverás a Región", "Max", "Otoño en Madrid", "Herrumbrosas Lanzas", "Qué Fue la Guerra Civil", and "Saúl ante Samuel". His experimental style led critics to compare him to James Joyce and William Faulkner. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Betancor, Antonio   b. October 7, 1942  d. October 3, 2006
  Motion Picture Director, Screenwriter. Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Betancor studied in Spain and the United States, and then began his career as an assistant of the motion picture director Mario Camus. Betancor is particularly remembered for his films "Valentina" (1982), "1919. Crónica del Alba" (1983) and "Mararía" (1998). Also he directed "Una Escultura" (1972), "Dos Setenta Setenta Cincuenta y Tres. Último Trabajo" (1972), "Sentados al Borde de la Mañana con los Pies...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Bódalo, José    b. March 24, 1916  d. July 24, 1985
  Actor. Born in Argentina, he is best remembered for his role in the television series "Cañas y Barro" (1978), and for his films, Oscar winner "Volver a Empezar" (1982) and "La Colmena" (1982). (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Burgos, Carmen de    b. December 10, 1867  d. October 9, 1932
  Author, Journalist. She was born in Rodalquivir, Almería (Andalucía, Spain). Married at young age, she divorced and moved to Madrid with her child. She was a pioneer women in the fight of feminism, the sufragism and the republican ideas. She worked for several magazines and newspapers such as "La España Artística," "La Educación," "El País," "ABC," "El Liberal," "La Esfera" and "El Heraldo de Madrid." She died of a heart attack while participated in a meeting of the Círculo Radical Socialista...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  Plot: Cementerio Civil
   
• Caffarel, José María   b. November 10, 1919  d. November 6, 1999
  Spanish Stage and Screen Character Actor. He began his career on stage in Adolfo Marsillach's Company. He appeared in more than 100 films, such as "El Ultimo Cuplé" (1957), "Plácido" (1961), "Atraco a Las Tres" (1962), "Historias de la Televisión" (1965), "El Gran Atasco" (1978), "El Viaje a Ninguna Parte" (1986) and "Jarrapellejos" (1987). (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Calahorra, Margarita   b. 1930  d. March 24, 1990
  Spanish Stage and Motion Picture Actress. He began her career on stage at the age of 20. Her last play was in Jacinto Benavente's "La Malquerida". In 1989, she obtained the Silver Medal of Fine Arts. In films, she is remembered in "La Tia Tula" (1964), "Feroz" (1984), "Tiempo de Silencio" (1986), "El Lute: Camina o Revienta" (1987) and "Si te Dicen que Caí" (1989). She also appeared in TV series "La Forja de un Rebelde," released after her death. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Calvo Domenech, Juan   b. May 22, 1892  d. March 6, 1962
  Character Actor. He was born in Ontinyent (Valencia) an died in Madrid. He debuted on stage at the age of 16 with Mendizábal Stock Company. He developed a prolific career on screen, becoming one of the best spanish character actors. From 1946 to 1953, he lived in Mexico, where he appeared in more than 50 films. One of his most celebrated roles was as Sancho Panza in "Don Quijote de La Mancha" (1947). He is best remembered for films such as "La Hermana San Sulpicio" (1934), "Eloísa Está Debajo...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Caracol, Manolo   b. July 9, 1910  d. February 24, 1973
  Singer, Actor. A member of a long dynasty of flamenco singers, he debuted successfully as a soloist in the early 1930s. After the Spanish Civil War he met performer Lola Flores and they became a famous entertainment couple during the 1940s and 1950s. Caracol and Lola Flores toured Spain and America with their shows "Zambra" and "La Copla Nueva". His most popular songs include "La Salvaora" and "La Niña de Fuego." Caracol played also in films such as "Un Caballero Famoso" (1942), "Embrujo" (...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Carbonell, Carmen   b. March 19, 1900  d. November 27, 1988
  Actress. She debuted on stage at age of 14 and became a leading figure of Spanish Theatre. Along with her husband, actor Antonio Vico, Concha Catalá, and Manuel González, she created the stock company "Los Cuatro Ases." Her career spanned more than 50 years and she starred in such plays as "Mariana Pineda," "Pigmalión," "Los Palomos," "Los Caciques," "Gigí," "Harold y Maude," "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" and "Otra Fedra, Si Gustáis." Also she worked for the cinema and television, appearing in "...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Carranque de Ríos, Andrés   b. April 25, 1902  d. October 6, 1936
  Author. He was born in Madrid, Spain. He is remembered for his books "Uno," "La Vida Difícil" and "Cinematógrafo." Also he worked in the cinema in seven films. For several magazines, he wrote short stories such as "Los Trabajadores" or "De Tres a Cinco de la Madrugada." He was politically active, against fascism, and died shorly after the beginning of Spanish Civil War of stomach cancer in his hometown. His novel "El Miedo" is lost. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  Plot: Section 41-Meseta 2- Section 5-0048-Row 4
   
• Casal, Antonio   b. June 10, 1910  d. February 11, 1974
  Actor. He was born in Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Galicia, Spain. He began his career like others actors of his times on the stage, appearing in "La del Manojo de Rosas" and "La Madre Guapa" with María Fernanda Ladrón De Guevara. Soon, he entered in cinema and become a star in the 40s, often playing comedic roles. He is remembered for films such as "Polizón a Bordo" (1941), "El Hombre que se Quiso Matar" (1941), "La Torre de los Siete Jorobados" (1944), "El Fantasma y Doña Juanita" (1944)...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de la Almudena, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   

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