Jaime Milans de Bosch

Jaime Milans de Bosch was a Spanish army general who played a key role in the 1981 coup attempt led by Antonio Tejero. As the Captain General of the Valencia region, he declared a state of emergency and mobilized tanks in the streets, supporting the coup's efforts to overthrow the democratic government. His involvement as a senior military officer during this pivotal moment in Spanish history marked him as a controversial figure within the context of Spain's transition to democracy.