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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
   
• Alfonso XIII    b. May 17, 1886  d. February 28, 1941
  Spanish Monarch. Son and successor of King Alfonso XII. He married Scottish-Born Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, who was the niece of King Edward VII and the grand-daughter of Queen Victoria of England. A Serene Highness by birth, she was raised to Royal Highness status a month before the wedding to prevent the union from being viewed as unequal. Several assassination attempts were made on the couple, the first, a bomb, killed and injured many bystanders and members of the royal...[Read More] (Bio by: Debbie)
  Real Sitio de San Lorenzo El Escorial, 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
   
• Altolaguirre, Manuel    b. June 29, 1905  d. July 26, 1959
  Poet and Editor. He was born in Málaga (Andalucía, Spain) and died in Burgos (Castilla-León, Spain). He was a member of the Generation of 1927, along with Federico García Lorca, Rafael Alberti or Vicente Aleixandre. In 1926, he along with writer Emilio Prados founded the prestigious magazine Litoral and began his literary career. In 1933, he won the National Award of Literature for his work "La Lenta Libertad." He also published the magazines Caballo Verde and 1616. After Spanish Civil War, he...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Sacramental de San Justo, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  Plot: Patio Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Sección 3ª, Nicho 36
   
• 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
   
• Alvarez Mendizabal, Jose    b. February 26, 1790  d. November 3, 1853
  Spanish Prime Minister. He fled the country to England in 1823, after Fernando VII was restored to power. He was elected Prime Minister, and Chancellor on four occasions. (Bio by: Bunny Boiler)
  Panteon de Hombres Ilustres, 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
   
• 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
   
• 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
   
• 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
   
• 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
   
• 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
   
• Barjola, Juan   b. September 19, 1919  d. December 21, 2004
  Painter. He was born in Torre de Miguel Sesmero (Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain) and died in Madrid (Spain). His work is included in the Expresionism movement along wiht Francis Bacon and James Ensor. He is remembered for his paintings "Retablo de las Maravillas," "Momento Erótico," "Faz, Disfraz, Antifaz," "Dama ante el Espejo" and "Mesa Matadero." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio de Las Rozas, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Baroja, Pío    b. December 28, 1872  d. October 30, 1956
  Author. Noted Spanish writer, born in San Sebastián (País Vasco). He was part of the Generation of 1898. He is remembered for his books "La Busca", "Las Inquietudes de Shanti Andía", "El Mundo es Ansí", "El Arbol de la Ciencia" and "Zalacaín, el Aventurero." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
  Cementerio Civil, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   
• Batista, Fulgencio    b. January 16, 1901  d. August 6, 1973
  Cuban President. In 1952, he returned to Cuba after a lengthy exile in Florida and staged a military coup on March 10th. In his previous reign, between 1933 and 1944, he had presided over several presidents as the "Army Chief of Staff", but was essentially in charge. His exile began in 1944, when he was forbidden to seek re-election. Under his second reign, he was on good terms with both the United States and the Mafia. Many American corporations did well in Cuba and it became a major tourist...[Read More] (Bio by: Mongoose)
  Cementerio Sacramental de San Isidro, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
   

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