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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
José Gabeiras was the Army Chief of Staff whom Juan Carlos I contacted during the coup.
5