Primo de Rivera
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noun
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José Antonio (xoˈse anˈtonjo). 1903–36, Spanish politician; founded Falangism
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his father, Miguel (miˈɣɛl). 1870–1930, Spanish general; dictator of Spain (1923–30)
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In April of this year, the body of José Antonio Primo de Rivera, the founder of Spain’s fascist Falange movement, was exhumed from the site and transferred to a Madrid cemetery.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023
The remains of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of Spain's fascist Falange movement that supported the Franco regime, were dug up and removed from the mausoleum in April.
From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023
José Antonio Primo de Rivera was the son of dictator Miguel Primo de Rivera, who ruled Spain from 1923-1930.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023
Primo de Rivera will be reburied near the graves of several of his family members.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2023
"Say something ironical. Make some crack about Primo de Rivera."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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