Manuel Goded
Manuel Goded | |
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| Born | 15 October 1882 |
| Died | 12 August 1936 (aged 53) |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain (1900–1931) Spanish Republic (1931–1936) Nationalist Spain (1936) |
| Branch | Spanish Army |
| Service years | 1900–1936 |
| Rank | General of the Army |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army of Africa Chief of Staff of the Central Army |
| Conflicts | |
Manuel Goded Llopis (15 October 1882 – 12 August 1936) was a Spanish Army general who was one of the key figures in the July 1936 revolt against the democratic government of Manuel Azaña. Having unsuccessfully led an attempted insurrection in Barcelona, he was captured and executed by the Republican government. Previously, Goded had distinguished himself in the Battle of Alhucemas during the Rif War.