Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup facts for kids
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Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup
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Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup in 1982
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| President of the Board of Joint Chiefs of Staff | |
| In office 15 January 1982 – 9 January 1984 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Preceded by | Ignacio Alfaro Arregui |
| Succeeded by | Ángel Liberal Lucini (as Chief of the Defence Staff) |
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Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup
29 October 1918 Haro, Logroño (now La Rioja), Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 1 September 2004 (aged 85) Madrid, Spain |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nationalist Spain Nazi Germany |
| Branch/service |  Spanish Army German Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup (born October 29, 1918 – died September 1, 2004) was an important military officer from Spain. He held a very high position in the Spanish Armed Forces. From 1982 to 1984, he was the President of the Board of Joint Chiefs of Staff. This means he was the top leader of the military staff in Spain at that time.
He took part in two major wars during his life. He fought in the Spanish Civil War and later in World War II.
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Early Life and Military Career
Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup was born in Haro, a town in Spain, on October 29, 1918. From a young age, he chose a career in the military. He rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant general, which is a very senior military rank.
Fighting in Two Big Wars
Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup's military career included fighting in two significant conflicts.
The Spanish Civil War
During the Spanish Civil War, which took place in Spain from 1936 to 1939, Lacalle was a soldier. He fought for the Nationalist side. This was a difficult time in Spanish history, with different groups fighting for control of the country.
World War II and the Blue Division
Later, during World War II, Lacalle volunteered to join a special group. This group was known as the Blue Division (or División Azul in Spanish). These were Spanish volunteers who went to fight alongside Germany. They were sent to the Eastern Front, which was a major battle area in Eastern Europe. There, they fought against the Soviet Union.
Leading the Spanish Military
After these wars, Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup continued his military service. He eventually reached the highest levels of leadership. His role as President of the Board of Joint Chiefs of Staff meant he was in charge of planning and leading the Spanish military. He served in this important position from 1982 to 1984.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his long military career, Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup received several important awards. These awards recognized his service and dedication to the Spanish military.
See Also
In Spanish: Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup para niños
