
José Valdés Guzmán
José Valdés Guzmán was a key figure during the Spanish Civil War, serving as the governor of Granada under Francisco Franco's regime. His role was marked by controversy, particularly regarding the political repression that occurred during his tenure. He was implicated in the execution of political dissidents, including the prominent poet Federico García Lorca, which has led to his lasting infamy in the historical narrative of the Civil War period in Spain.
Power1,712
Reach51,765
Country presence
Recent news mentions
José Valdés Guzmán was the governor who oversaw the execution of Federico García Lorca.
Mistero García Lorca, il poeta maledetto dai franchisti: «Pratiche omosessuali e relazioni socialiste». L'omicidio, l'amico che lo tradì e il corpo mai trovatoCorriere della Sera·
Italy· 2026-08-01






