José Gabeiras
José Gabeiras was a Spanish Army officer who served as the Chief of the Army during the critical events of the 23-F coup attempt in 1981. His calm demeanor during the coup surprised King Juan Carlos I, who recalled his conversation with Gabeiras as significant to understanding the military's stance during the attempted takeover.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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José Gabeiras reported on the unclear actions of Armada during the coup.
Los secretos que la desclasificación del 23-F ha dejado fuera | España
Spain· 2026-03-02
José Gabeiras was the Chief of Staff who was involved in the negotiations during the coup.
El Rey a Milans del Bosch el 23-F: “Ni abdicaré ni abandonaré España” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-25
Gabeiras was the chief of the Army General Staff who authorized Armada to negotiate with Tejero.
Guía para consultar los documentos del 23-F: personajes y momentos clave | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-25
José Gabeiras was the chief of the Army General Staff who communicated the arrest of Armada.
El Gobierno anuncia, 45 años después del intento de golpe de Estado, la desclasificación de los documentos del 23-F | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-23
José Gabeiras was the Army Chief of Staff whom Juan Carlos I contacted during the coup.
Cómo fue el golpe del 23-F, según el Rey | EspañaSpain· 2025-11-06
