When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

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When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by Sid Guttridge » 10 Mar 2020 11:32

When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it on 26 January, 1939.

There was a victory parade in its streets on 22 February. Was this the occasion of Franco's first visit after the occupation?

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Re: When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by von thoma » 13 Mar 2020 18:05

A graphic document of that parade ( 21 February 1939 ), Spanish, Moroccan, Italian and Legion Condor troops



General Francisco Franco stay in Barcelona two days, 21 and 22 February

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Re: When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by Sid Guttridge » 13 Mar 2020 18:45

Hi von Thoma,

Many thanks.

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Re: When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by Kurt_Steiner » 16 May 2020 20:58

Franco arrived to Barcelona on February 21st. He attended the military parade from Coll Portabella house (Diagonal, 508). At 13.30pm. he went to the Palace of Pedralbes. Then he visited (with his wife) Montserrat on the 25th and returned to Barcelona on the following day. He returned to Madrid on January 31st. He also visited Tarragona, Reus and Lleida.

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Re: When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by Sid Guttridge » 17 May 2020 08:37

Hi KurtS,

Many thanks.

Do you know if he went through Seu d'Urgel on this visit?

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Re: When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by Kurt_Steiner » 17 May 2020 19:29

La Seu is not mentioned among the cities he visited.

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Re: When did Franco, personally, first visit Barcelona after his troops occupied it?

Post by Sid Guttridge » 17 May 2020 20:26

Hi Kurt,

Thanks.

Sid.

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