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Aparicio, Rafaela b. April 9, 1906 d. June 9, 1996
Popular stage and screen character actress. She is best remembered for her films "Atraco a las Tres" (1962), "Sor Citroen" (1967), "El Extraño Viaje" (1967), "La Casa de los Martínez" (1971), "Mamá Cumple 100 Años" (1979), "El Sur" (1982), "El Mar y el Tiempo" (1989), "Mala Yerba" (1991), and "Oh, Cielos" (1994), which she played God. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Sacramental de San Justo, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Plot: Patio de las Ánimas. Sepultura 254
Aquitaine, Agnes Of b. 1051 d. June 6, 1078
Queen of Castile. Daughter of William of Aquitaine and wife of Alfonso VI. Possibly the mother of Princess Teresa but some believe she just covered for a mistress. She was divorced by Alfonso in 1077. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Sahagun Monastery, Sahagun, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Aragón, Agustina de b. March 4, 1786 d. May 29, 1857
Military Figure; her spirited defense of the city of Zaragoza during the Spanish War of Independence (part of the Napoleonic Wars) greatly inspired Spanish troops in the fight against the French Army. She became an officer in the Spanish Army and later, served as an officer in British General Wellington’s Army, fighting in the Battle of Vitoria. At an age when women did not join the military, she inspired feminists to ask for more authority and rights for women.

Born Agustina...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Portillo, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Plot: Capilla de la Anunciación
Aragon, Ramiro II 'The Monk' b. 1041 d. August 16, 1157
King of Aragon. Son of Sancho Ramírez, King of Aragon and Navarre, and Felicia of Roucy. As a child, his father sent him to monastery of Saint Pons de Thomières where he was elected Abbot of the Castillian royal monastery of Santos Fecundo y Primitivo in Sahagún and later was Abbot of the monastery of San Pedro el Viejo at Huesca. He had been elected as the Bishop Barbastro-Roda when his elder brother, Alfonso, died in 1134, leaving Ramiro the crown. Ramiro suspended his vows to rule long...[Read More] (Bio by: Lady Annne)
San Pedro Monastery, Huesca, Aragon, Spain
Plot: Chapel of San Benito (Royal Pantheon)
Aragón Bermúdez, Fofó (Alfonso) b. February 1, 1925 d. June 22, 1976
Acclaimed Spanish Clown. He and his brothers Gaby (Gabriel) and Miliki (Emilio)and after his son Fofito, triumphed in Spain and South America. He also was the composer of famous songs such as "La Gallina Turuleca," "Mi Barba Tiene Tres Pelos," and "El Auto de Papá." He obtained a big success with the television program "Los Payasos de la Tele." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Vallecas, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Aragón Bermúdez, Gabriel 'Gaby' b. July 3, 1920 d. January 10, 1995
Spanish Clown. He was the son of Clown Emig. He was born in Puente de Vallecas (Madrid). He triumphed with his brothers Fofó and Miliki in Spain and South America. In Spain, they obtained a big success in the TV program "El Circo de Televisión Española." He also played the saxofon. In 1995, when he died, their sons take his place and work with the name Los Gabytos (Lara, Gaby, Rodrigo, Gon, Pepete and Bebé). They appeared in TV program "Las Aventuras de los Gabytos." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Arbex, Fernando b. May 19, 1942 d. July 5, 2003
Musician. He founded with Juan Pardo, and later along with Antonio Morales (Junior) and Manuel González, one of the most importants spanish musical groups in the 1960s, Los Brincos. He was the producer of singers such as Miguel Ríos, Miguel Bosé, Camilo Sexto or Harry Belafonte. He also composed several symphonic works such as "El Caballero del Arco Iris," "La Maja de Goya" and "Sinfonía de Tierra Santa." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Torrelodones, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Arenal, Concepción b. January 31, 1820 d. February 4, 1893
Noted Spanish reformer and feminist. She fought against the poor conditions in the Spanish prisons. She also wrote "Cartas a los Delincuentes" and "El Visitador del Preso." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, 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
Argentina (Nile del Rio), Imperio (Magdalena) b. December 26, 1910 d. August 22, 2003
Acclaimed Singer and Actress. She was born in Argentina, but she developed almost her career in Spain, become one of the most importants Spanish Singer of Copla (Popular spanish songs). She triumphed in Spain and South America. She also triumphed in cinema in the 30's and 40's. She is best remembered for her films: "La Hermana San Sulpicio" (1927), "Nobleza Baturra" (1935), "Morena Clara" (1936), "Goyescas" (1942), "Bambú" (1945), "La Copla de la Dolores" (1947), "Ama Rosa" (1960), "Tata Mía" (...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Benalmádena, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Arguelles, Agustin b. 1755 d. 1844
Spanish Statesman. Member of the Spanish Cortes for Oviedo. One of the main writers of the First Spanish Constitution in 1812, and the next Constitution in 1837. He was president of the Spanish Parliament and Home Secretary between 1820-1823. In 1823 he fled the country to England. After his return to Spain he was head of the Spanish Government. (Bio by: Bunny Boiler)
Panteon de Hombres Ilustres, 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
Asturiana, Urraca la d. 1189
Queen of Navarre. Born the illegitimate daughter of Alfonso VII of Castile and his mistress, Guntrodo Perez. She was raised and educated by her paternal aunt, Dona Sancha. In about 1144, she became the second wife of García of Navarre, the grandson of Rodrigo Diaz, better known as El Cid. By marriage to Urraca, García became a brother-in-law to Raymond Berengar IV, with whom he confirmed a peace treaty in 1149. The couple had one daughter. After she was widowed in 1150, she married Alvaro...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Palencia Cathedral, Palencia, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Asturias, Adosina De
Queen of the Asturias. Wife of King Silo and daughter of Alfonso the First of the Asturias. Mother of Aldegastro of Leon. Born around 725 AD and died about 785. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Monastery of San Juan Bautista, Pravia, Asturias, Spain
Asturias, Aurelio De
King of Asturias. Son of King Fruela and father of Bermudo the First. Born around 740 AD and died about 774 AD. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Church of Saint Martin, Langreo, Asturias, Spain
Asturias, Gaudiosa Of
Queen of Asturias. Wife of King Pelayo. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Covadonga Collegiate, Covadonga, Asturias, Spain
Asturias, Mauregato De
King of the Asturias. Son of Alfonso the First. Born around 730 AD and died around 789. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Monastery of San Juan Bautista, Pravia, Asturias, Spain
Asturias, Pelayo Of b. 660 d. 737
Pelayo was the King of the Asturias. His wife was Queen Gaudiosa. Born in 660 AD and died around 737 AD. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Covadonga Collegiate, Covadonga, Asturias, Spain
Asturias, Silo De
King of the Asturias. Born around 720 AD and died about 783. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Monastery of San Juan Bautista, Pravia, Asturias, Spain
Asturias, Uzenda Of
Queen of the Asturias. Wife of Bermudo the Deacon (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Monastery of San Juan, Corias, Asturias, Spain

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