Juan Luis Beigbeder facts for kids
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Juan Luis Beigbeder
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| Birth name | Juan Luis Beigbeder y Atienza |
| Born | 31 March 1888 Cartagena, Spain |
| Died | 6 June 1957 (aged 69) Madrid, Spain |
| Allegiance |  Nationalist Spain |
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Spanish Army |
| Battles/wars | Second Melillan campaign Spanish Civil War |
Juan Luis Beigbeder y Atienza (born March 31, 1888 – died June 6, 1957) was an important Spanish military officer and political figure. He held several key roles during a challenging time in Spain's history.
He was in charge of "Indigenous Affairs" and later became the "High Commissioner" in the Protectorate of Morocco from 1937 to 1939. After the Spanish Civil War, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs (like a country's top diplomat) from August 1939 to October 1940, during the rule of Francisco Franco.
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Early Life and Military Career
Juan Luis Beigbeder began his military career in the early 1900s. He took part in conflicts in Africa between 1909 and 1910. These included battles like Aid Yedida and Beni-Salem. He also participated in the march towards Chefchaouen.
After showing his skills, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He then became a military attaché, which means he was a military expert working at the Spanish Embassy in Berlin.
Role in the Spanish Civil War
In July 1936, a military rebellion began in Spain. Juan Luis Beigbeder joined this uprising. He was given the important job of "Chief of Indigenous Affairs." His main task was to organize about 50,000 Moroccan troops to support the side led by Francisco Franco.
On July 18, he met with the local leaders in Tetouan, Morocco. He informed them about the military rebellion. Both the Khalifa Muley Hassan and the Grand Vizier supported his actions. This helped him gain the trust and cooperation of Moroccan authorities.
Franco gave Beigbeder permission to get transport planes. He worked with Karl-Erich Kühlenthal, a German military contact, to buy these planes from private German companies. On April 13, 1937, Beigbeder was appointed High Commissioner of Spain in Morocco. This made him the top Spanish official in the region.
In December 1937, a new group called the National Council of the Movement met for the first time. Beigbeder was one of five military members in this council.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In August 1939, Juan Luis Beigbeder was chosen by Franco to be the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He held this important position until October 16, 1940.
During this time, World War II had just begun, and German troops were advancing quickly in Europe. Franco decided to replace Beigbeder with Ramón Serrano Suñer. Beigbeder was known for being friendly towards England. His replacement, Serrano Suñer, was known for being friendly towards Germany.
Later, in 1945, Beigbeder was given a special mission. He was sent to meet with Franklin D. Roosevelt, the President of the United States. This mission helped to improve relations between Franco's Spain and the victorious Allied countries after World War II.
Beigbeder in Books and TV
Juan Luis Beigbeder's life has inspired creative works.
- The writer María Dueñas included a character based on him in her first novel, The Time In Between. This book is set during the Spanish Civil War and the start of World War II.
- In the Spanish television series El tiempo entre costuras, which is based on the novel, the character inspired by Beigbeder is played by actor Tristán Ulloa.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Luis Beigbeder para niños
