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Ignacio Alfaro Arregui
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| President of the Board of Joint Chiefs of Staff | |
| In office 12 September 1978 – 15 January 1982 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Preceded by | Felipe Galarza Sánchez |
| Succeeded by | Álvaro de Lacalle Leloup |
| Chief of the Defence High Command | |
| In office 12 September 1978 – 19 May 1980 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Preceded by | Felipe Galarza Sánchez |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Ignacio Alfaro Arregui
3 May 1918 Burgos, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 24 July 2000 (aged 82) Burgos, Spain |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
Ignacio Alfaro Arregui (born May 3, 1918 – died July 24, 2000) was an important military officer from Spain. He held very high positions in the Spanish Armed Forces.
He was the Chief of the Defence High Command (Alto Estado Mayor) from 1978 to 1980. He also served as the President of the Board of Joint Chiefs of Staff (Junta de Jefes de Estado Mayor) from 1978 to 1982. These roles meant he was the top military leader in Spain during those years.
Life and Career
Ignacio Alfaro Arregui was born in Burgos, Spain. He dedicated his life to serving in the military. He rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant general. This is a very senior rank in the armed forces.
His most important roles were leading the Spanish military. He worked under Juan Carlos I, who was the King of Spain at the time.
Key Military Roles
As Chief of the Defence High Command, he helped manage the country's military forces. This role involved planning and organizing the army, navy, and air force.
Later, as President of the Board of Joint Chiefs of Staff, he led a group of top military leaders. They worked together to make big decisions for the Spanish Armed Forces. These positions made him the main advisor on military matters to the government.
See also
You can learn more about Ignacio Alfaro Arregui in Spanish: Ignacio Alfaro Arregui para niños
