Federico Borrell García
Spanish soldier during civil war
Born
January 3rd, 1912
113 years ago
Died
1936
89 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Spain
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Participated in the Spanish Civil War as a soldier in the Republican forces. Fought in various key battles against the Nationalists. Noteworthy for his role in the defense of Madrid. Captured in 1939 during the final stages of the war, subsequently exiled to France and later to the Americas, where he continued to share his experiences and maintain political activism.
Served in the Spanish Civil War
Defended Madrid against Nationalist forces
Exiled to France post-war
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