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Manuel Díez-Alegría
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Manuel Díez-Alegría in 1980, photographed by Juan Gyenes [es]
Ambassador of Spain to Egypt
In office
20 February 1976 – 5 June 1978
Monarch Juan Carlos I
Preceded by Manuel Alabart Miranda
Succeeded by José Luis Flórez-Estrada y Ayala
Chief of the Defence High Command
In office
23 July 1970 – 14 June 1974
Leader Francisco Franco
Preceded by Agustín Muñoz Grandes
Succeeded by Carlos Fernández Vallespín
Seat G of the Real Academia Española
In office
20 January 1980 – 3 February 1987
Preceded by José María de Cossío [es]
Succeeded by José María de Areilza
Personal details
Born
Manuel Díez-Alegría Gutiérrez

(1906-07-25)25 July 1906
Llanes (Asturias), Spain
Died 3 February 1987(1987-02-03) (aged 80)
Madrid, Spain
Education Academy of Military Engineering of Guadalajara
Colegio de la Inmaculada (Gijón)
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Spain
 Spanish Republic
 Nationalist Spain
Branch/service  Spanish Army
Years of service 1923–1974
Rank Lieutenant general
Battles/wars Spanish Civil War

Manuel Díez-Alegría Gutiérrez (born July 25, 1906 – died February 3, 1987) was an important Spanish military officer. He held a very high position as the chief of staff for the Spanish Armed Forces from 1970 to 1974. This was during a time known as the Francoist dictatorship in Spain. Later, he also served his country as an ambassador.

Manuel Díez-Alegría: A Spanish Leader

Manuel Díez-Alegría Gutiérrez was born in Llanes, Asturias, Spain. He dedicated most of his life to serving his country. He was known for his intelligence and his ability to lead.

His Time in the Military

Manuel Díez-Alegría joined the military in 1923. He rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant general, which is a very senior position. From 1970 to 1974, he was the Chief of the Defence High Command. This meant he was the top military leader for all of Spain's armed forces. He played a key role during a period of big changes in Spain.

Serving as an Ambassador

After his military career, Díez-Alegría continued to serve Spain in a different way. He became the Ambassador of Spain to Egypt. He held this important diplomatic role from 1976 to 1978. This was during the Spanish transition to democracy, when Spain was moving from a dictatorship to a democratic government.

Other Important Roles

Besides his military and ambassador duties, Manuel Díez-Alegría was also involved in other important areas.

  • He was a member of the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences starting in 1968.
  • He also joined the Royal Spanish Academy in 1980. This academy focuses on the Spanish language.
  • From 1970 to 1977, he was a member of the Cortes Españolas, which was Spain's parliament at the time.

Awards and Honors

Manuel Díez-Alegría received many awards for his service to Spain. These awards recognized his dedication and achievements in both military and civil roles. Some of his notable awards include:

See also

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