Manuel Goded Llopis facts for kids
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Manuel Goded
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| Born | 15 October 1882 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Died | 12 August 1936 (aged 53) Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Spain (1900–1931) Spanish Republic (1931–1936) Nationalist Spain (1936) |
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Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1900–1936 |
| Rank | General of the Army |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army of Africa Chief of Staff of the Central Army |
| Battles/wars | Rif War
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Manuel Goded Llopis (born October 15, 1882 – died August 12, 1936) was a Spanish Army general. He played a key role in the July 1936 revolt. This was a rebellion against the elected government of the Second Spanish Republic. Goded tried to lead a revolt in Barcelona but failed. He was then captured and executed by the government. Before this, he was known for his actions in the Rif War, especially the Battle of Alhucemas.
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Early Life and Education
Manuel Goded was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the capital of Puerto Rico. At that time, Puerto Rico was a Spanish colony. He went to school there for his early education.
After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Puerto Rico became a part of the United States. Because of this, Goded's family moved to Spain. In Spain, he decided to join the military. He was accepted into the Academy of Infantry, which is a military school for future officers.
Service in the Rif War
After graduating from the military academy, Goded was assigned to different army positions. By 1907, when he was 25 years old, he had become a captain.
In 1919, a rebellion started in Spanish Morocco. This area was a Spanish protectorate in North Africa. The rebellion was led by Abd-el-Krim, and it is known as the Rif War. In 1921, the rebels, called Riffians, defeated a Spanish army at the Battle of Annual. They then planned to attack the Spanish city of Melilla. Other Spanish generals, like Jose Millan Astray and Francisco Franco, fought against the Riffians on land.
In 1925, Goded led an important military operation. He commanded an amphibious landing at Alhucemas Bay. This event is known as the Battle of Alhucemas. Many historians see this battle as the beginning of the end for the Rif Rebellion. By 1927, the rebellion was over, and Spain had regained control of its territory. After his success, Goded was promoted to brigadier general. Soon after, he became the chief of staff for the Spanish Army of Africa.
Political Changes in Spain
At first, Manuel Goded supported the government of Miguel Primo de Rivera. This was a right-wing dictatorship that began in 1923 with the approval of King Alfonso XIII. However, Goded later started to criticize the government. Because of his criticisms, he was removed from his important military position.
In May 1936, Manuel Azaña became the president of the Second Spanish Republic. Goded was named Chief of Staff of the Central Army. But again, he had disagreements with the government and was removed from his job. When other officers who were suspected of planning against the government were moved to new posts, Goded was sent to a faraway location in the Balearic Islands.
The July 1936 Revolt and Goded's Death
In July 1936, several right-wing generals started a rebellion against the Popular Front government of the Second Republic. Manuel Goded was one of these generals. He first took control of Mallorca and Ibiza in the Balearic Islands. Then, he tried to lead troops in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.
Catalonia was a very industrial area and a strong base for left-wing groups. Because of this, Goded's attempt to take control in Barcelona failed. Government forces captured him on August 11. He was held on a prison ship called the Uruguay.
Goded was put on trial by a Republican military court. He was forced to order his remaining troops to surrender over the radio. He was then sentenced to death by firing squad. Manuel Goded was executed the very next day, on August 12, at Montjuïc Castle in Barcelona.
Goded's death was a major event. It meant the rebel forces in Barcelona and Catalonia lost a key leader. It also removed one of the main rivals to Francisco Franco, who later became the leader of the Nationalist movement.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Goded para niños
- List of Puerto Ricans
- List of Puerto Rican military personnel
- Spanish Civil War
