Between what dates was the Spanish Civil War?
Spanish Civil War
| Date | 17 July 1936 – 1 April 1939 (2 years, 8 months, 2 weeks and 1 day) |
|---|---|
| Result | Nationalist victory End of the Second Spanish Republic Establishment of the Spanish State under the rule of Francisco Franco Postwar Francoist mass killings and repression Spanish Maquis |
When did the Civil War in Spain start and end?
July 17, 1936 – April 1, 1939Spanish Civil War / Period
How many Christians were killed in the Spanish Civil War?
The Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War are the Catholic Church’s term for the people killed by Republicans during the Spanish Civil War for their faith. More than 6,800 clergy and religious were killed in the Red Terror….Beatification.
| Date | Martyrs | Feast Day |
|---|---|---|
| 29 April 1990 | Jaime Hilario Barbal Cosán* | 18 January |
How many priests died in the Spanish Civil War?
It is estimated that some 7,000 bishops, priests, nuns and monks were killed during the conflict, often after suffering torture. Republican mobs stormed and burned dozens of cathedrals, churches and religious buildings, destroying priceless works of art and libraries.
Who did the Catholic Church support in the Spanish Civil War?
The Catholic Church portrayed the war in Spain as a holy one against “godless communists” and called for Catholics in other countries to support the Nationalists against the Republicans. Approximately 183,000 foreign troops fought for Franco’s Nationalists.
How violent was the Spanish Civil War?
The Spanish Civil War (1936–39) was the bloodiest conflict western Europe had experienced since the end of World War I in 1918. It was the breeding ground for mass atrocities. About 200,000 people died as the result of systematic killings, mob violence, torture, or other brutalities.
What happened to Spain after Franco died?
With the death of Franco on 20 November 1975, Juan Carlos became the King of Spain. He initiated the country’s subsequent transition to democracy, ending with Spain becoming a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament and autonomous devolved governments.