Eduardo Barriobero y Herrán facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eduardo Barriobero
Eduardo Barriobero (c. 1931)
Born	1875 La Rioja, Spain
Occupation	Lawyer and activist in the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo

Eduardo Barriobero y Herrán (born in La Rioja, Spain, in 1875 – died in 1939) was a Spanish lawyer. He was also an activist with the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo, which was a large workers' union in Spain.

Eduardo Barriobero's Early Life and Work

Eduardo Barriobero was born in the region of La Rioja, Spain. He studied law and became a lawyer. He was interested in social justice and workers' rights. This led him to join the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT). The CNT was a big union that worked to improve conditions for workers.

Role During the Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War was a very difficult time in Spain (1936-1939). During this war, Eduardo Barriobero played an important role.

Serving as a Judge

In the city of Barcelona, he became a judge in a special court. This court was called the "People's Tribunal." It was set up by a group of people known as anarchists. Anarchists believe in a society without a government.

Challenges with the Government

Eduardo Barriobero faced some problems with the government during the war. There were disagreements about money that was collected by the court. These issues caused trouble between him and the Republican government.

Capture and Final Years

The Spanish Civil War ended in 1939. The side led by General Franco, known as the Francoists, won the war.

Capture by Francoists

Eduardo Barriobero was captured by the Francoists in 1939. He was then put on trial.

His Defense and Death

During his trial, he tried to explain his beliefs. He said he was not an anarchist. He described himself as someone who was against the power of the church and a member of a group called the Freemasons. However, his explanations did not help him. He was put to death in 1939.

See also

In Spanish: Eduardo Barriobero para niños