José Aranguren

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José Aranguren
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Born1875
Ferrol, Spain
Died22 April 1939(1939-04-22) (aged 63–64)
Barcelona, Spain
Cause of death Execution by firing squad
AllegianceFlag of Spain 1931 1939.svg  Spanish Republic
Service / branchFlag of the Second Spanish Republic (military).svg  Spanish Republican Army
Years of service?–1939
RankGeneral
Commands Guardia Civil
Battles / wars Spanish Civil War

José Aranguren (1875 22 April 1939) was a Republican general during the Spanish Civil War. From Ferrol, he commanded the Guardia Civil. After the Nationalist victory, he was court-martialed and sentenced to death, being executed by firing squad in Barcelona.

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