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Huete, Spain
Partial view of Huete town
Partial view of Huete town
Coat of arms of Huete, Spain
Coat of arms
Huete, Spain is located in Spain
Huete, Spain
Huete, Spain
Location in Spain
Huete, Spain is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Huete, Spain
Huete, Spain
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile-La Mancha
Province Cuenca
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,777
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Huete is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Cuenca area of Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is home to about 2,097 people.

Huete's Past

A Look at History

Huete has an interesting past. During the Spanish Civil War, which was a big conflict in Spain, a small hospital in Huete helped injured people. A brave nurse named Annie Murray worked there, taking care of those who needed help.

The Jewish Community

Long ago, Huete was also home to a thriving Jewish community. Many Jewish families lived and worked there. However, they had to leave during the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, which happened a long time ago.

Famous People from Huete

Notable Residents

  • Alonso Díaz de Montalvo (1405–1499) was a very important jurist from Castile. A jurist is like a legal expert or judge. He lived and passed away in Huete.

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  • You can find more information about Huete for kids in Spanish here: Huete para niños

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