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Antonio Tejero Molina, Leader of Failed 1981 Spanish Coup, Dies

Antonio Tejero Molina, the Civil Guard lieutenant colonel who stormed the Spanish Congress of Deputies with a gun in hand on February 23, 1981, in an attempt to overthrow the government, has passed away.

25 Feb, 19:53 — 25 Feb, 19:53
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