José Antonio Primo de Rivera

José Antonio Primo de Rivera was a Spanish lawyer and politician, born in 1903, who founded the Falange Española, a nationalist political movement advocating for Spanish unity, tradition, and authoritarian ideals. He sought to restore Spain’s greatness through a centralized, disciplined state and was influenced by fascist ideologies. His movement gained support during the 1930s amid political turmoil, but he was executed in 1936 at the start of the Spanish Civil War, becoming a symbol for right-wing and nationalist factions in Spain. His legacy remains controversial, reflecting his role in shaping Spain’s political landscape during a turbulent period.