Félix Álvarez-Arenas facts for kids
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Félix Álvarez-Arenas
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| Minister of the Army of Spain | |
| In office 12 December 1975 – 5 July 1977 |
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| Prime Minister | Carlos Arias Navarro Adolfo Suárez |
| Preceded by | Francisco Coloma Gallegos |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado (Defence) |
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| Born |
Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco
1 October 1913 Ceuta, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 3 October 1992 (aged 79) Madrid, Spain |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | .svg){kind=small} Spanish Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1929–1992 |
Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco (born October 1, 1913 – died October 3, 1992) was an important Spanish general. He served as the Minister of the Army of Spain from 1975 to 1977. This was a time when Spain was going through big changes.
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Who Was Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco?
Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco was a military leader in Spain. He was born in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa. He dedicated most of his life to serving in the Spanish Armed Forces.
Early Life and Military Career
Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco was born on October 1, 1913. He joined the military in 1929 when he was just 16 years old. He spent many years rising through the ranks. His long career in the armed forces lasted until 1992.
Role as Army Minister
In December 1975, Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco became the Minister of the Army. This was a very important job. The Minister of the Army is in charge of the country's land forces. They make sure the army is ready to protect the nation.
Serving During a Time of Change
He served under two different prime ministers: Carlos Arias Navarro and Adolfo Suárez. His time as minister was during a period called the Spanish transition to democracy. This was when Spain moved from a dictatorship to a democratic government. It was a challenging but important time for the country. He left his position in July 1977.
Later Life
After his time as Minister of the Army, Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco continued to be involved in military matters. He passed away in Madrid, Spain, on October 3, 1992. He was 79 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Félix Álvarez-Arenas Pacheco para niños
