
Spanish politician; dictator, aristocrat, and military officer who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 1923 to 1930
1870 — 1930
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish politician; dictator, aristocrat, and military officer who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 1923 to 1930
Born
January 8, 1870
Died
1930 (age ~60)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician
1870
Born in Jerez de la Frontera (1870-01-08)
1894
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand
1913
AwardGrand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration
1920
PositionGeneral captain of Valencia (1920–1921)
1921
PositionSenator of the Kingdom (1921–1922)
1922
PositionAbout
Miguel Primo de Rivera y Orbaneja, 2nd Marquis of Estella, GE, was a Spanish dictator and military officer who ruled as prime minister of Spain from 1923 to 1930 during the last years of the Bourbon Restoration.
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Miguel Primo de Rivera y Orbaneja, 2nd Marquis of Estella, GE, was a Spanish dictator and military officer who ruled as prime minister of Spain from 1923 to 1930 during the last years of the Bourbon Restoration.
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
Miguel Primo de Rivera, 2nd Marquis of Estella was born on January 8, 1870.
Miguel Primo de Rivera, 2nd Marquis of Estella died in 1930, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — January 8, 1870
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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Guestbook
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Actions
Captain General of Catalonia (1922–1924)
1924
PositionHigh Commissioner of Spain to Morocco (1924–1925)
1925
PositionPresident of the Council of Ministers (1925–1928)
1925
AwardOrder of the White Lion
1925
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand
1925
AwardGrand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild
1927
PositionMinister of State of Spain (1927–1928)
1930
Died in Paris