Emilio Esteban Infantes
Spanish general (1892–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Esteban-Infantes and the second or maternal family name is Martín.
Emilio Esteban-Infantes Martín (18 May 1892 – 6 September 1962) was a Spanish officer who served during the Spanish Civil War, and later in World War II as commander of the Blue Division (Spanish: División Azul, German: Blaue Division), or the 250th Infantry Division of the German Wehrmacht. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Birth name | Emilio Esteban-Infantes Martín |
Born | (1892-05-18)18 May 1892 Toledo, Spain |
Died | 6 September 1962(1962-09-06) (aged 70) Gijón, Spain |
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Rank | General |
Commands held | Blue Division |
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