Deaths in the 1940s

23,000+ memorials

Pilar Millán-Astray
1879–1949 (age 70)
La Almudena Cemetery
José Juan Cadenas
1872–1947 (age 75)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish poet whose literary works contributed to the richness of Spanish cultural heritage.
Clementina Albéniz Pascual
1853–1946 (age 93)
La Almudena Cemetery
Rafaela Haro
1889–1940 (age 51)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish actress whose theatrical performances contributed to Spain's cultural and artistic heritage.
José Gómez Osorio
1882–1940 (age 58)
La Almudena Cemetery
Salvador Videgain García
1886–1947 (age 61)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish actor and theatrical performer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Julián Zugazagoitia
1893–1940 (age 47)
La Almudena Cemetery
José Lázaro Galdiano
1862–1947 (age 85)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish politician who served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Emilio Barrera
1869–1943 (age 74)
La Almudena Cemetery
Francisco Javier de Luque
1871–1941 (age 70)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish architect whose designs contributed to the architectural heritage of Spain.
Pedro Mata Domínguez
1875–1946 (age 71)
La Almudena Cemetery
Pedro de Répide
1882–1948 (age 66)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of Spain.
Isidro Goma y Tomas
1869–1940 (age 71)
Toledo Cathedral
Manuel Arce y Ochotorena
1879–1948 (age 69)
Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of St. Tecla
Catholic priest and ecclesiastical leader who served as Metropolitan and Primate.
Niceto Alcalá-Zamora
1877–1949 (age 72)
La Almudena Cemetery
Joaquín Turina
1882–1949 (age 67)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish composer whose musical works enriched the classical and contemporary repertoire.
José Gutiérrez Solana
1886–1945 (age 59)
La Almudena Cemetery
Alejandro Lerroux
1864–1949 (age 85)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish lawyer and political figure whose career shaped Spanish legal and political affairs.
Manuel Machado
1874–1947 (age 73)
La Almudena Cemetery
Francisco Alonso
1887–1948 (age 61)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish composer whose musical works contributed to Spain's cultural and artistic heritage.
Carlos Arniches
1866–1943 (age 77)
La Almudena Cemetery
Francisco Gómez-Jordana Sousa
1876–1944 (age 68)
La Almudena Cemetery
Spanish military officer whose service contributed to Spain's defense and military heritage.
Alfonso XIII
1886–1941 (age 55)
Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Alfonso XIII was the King of Spain who was born in the Royal Palace of Madrid and died in exile in Rome in 1941.
Emilio Heydrich
1861–1947 (age 86)
Lloret de Mar Cemetery
Spanish businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures contributed to Spain's economic development.
Ramón Yáñez Pereira
1902–1943 (age 41)
Celanova
Manuel González García
1877–1940 (age 63)
Palencia Cathedral
Spanish politician from Palencia who served in public office during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Leandro Llorente Navarro
d. 1946
Recesende, Baralla
Antonio Riveira Ponte
1947–1947 (age 0)
Doroña, Vilarmaior
Spanish politician who served his community with dedication during the mid-20th century.
Plácido Ángel Rey de Lemos
1867–1941 (age 74)
Sanctuary of Arantzazu
Francisco Moreno Fernández
1883–1945 (age 62)
Panteón de Marinos Ilustres, San Fernando (Cadiz)
Spanish military officer whose distinguished service earned him a place among Spain's most honored naval personnel.
Emilio María de Torres
1861–1941 (age 80)
Convent of Saint Joseph
Agustín Parrado y García
1872–1946 (age 74)
S.A.I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación
Spanish politician who contributed to regional governance and public service during the late 19th and early 20th centuri...
La Argentinita
1898–1945 (age 47)
San Isidro Cemetery
Benigno de la Vega-Inclán
1858–1942 (age 84)
San Isidro Cemetery
Spanish military officer whose career reflected dedication to his nation's defense and security.
Emilio Aladrén
1906–1944 (age 38)
San Isidro Cemetery
José María de Garay y Rowart
1869–1940 (age 71)
San Isidro Cemetery
Spanish lawyer whose legal career contributed to the development of Spanish jurisprudence and civil society.
Mateo Silvela Casado
1863–1948 (age 85)
San Isidro Cemetery
Rafaela Ortega y Gasset
1884–1940 (age 56)
San Isidro Cemetery
Spanish woman whose life and contributions reflected the experiences of her era.
María Isabel de Narváez y Oliván
1868–1944 (age 76)
San Isidro Cemetery
Eduardo Marquina
1879–1946 (age 67)
San Justo Cemetery
Spanish writer whose literary contributions enriched Spanish letters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Joaquín Álvarez Quintero
1873–1944 (age 71)
San Justo Cemetery
José López Prudencio
1870–1949 (age 79)
Cemetery of San Juan
Spanish writer whose literary works contributed to Spanish culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
José María Rodríguez-Acosta
1878–1941 (age 63)
Cementerio de San José
Alberto Casañal Shakery
1874–1943 (age 69)
Torrero Cemetery
Spanish writer whose literary contributions enriched Spanish culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Paulino Savirón Caravantes
1865–1947 (age 82)
Torrero Cemetery
Ramona Shackery y Rubin de Celis
1940–1940 (age 0)
Torrero Cemetery
Ramona Shackery y Rubin de Celis was a woman of the twentieth century remembered in Torrero Cemetery.
Joan Vilató i Gómez
1885–1947 (age 62)
Poblenou Cemetery
Prince Carlos of the Two Sicilies
1870–1949 (age 79)
Iglesia del Divino Salvador
Prince Carlos of the Two Sicilies was a politician and nobleman who lived from 1870 to 1949.
Eduardo Chicharro y Agüera
1873–1949 (age 76)
San Justo Cemetery
Vicente Castro Les
1869–1946 (age 77)
San Justo Cemetery
Vicente Castro Les was a writer who lived from 1869 to 1946 and was buried in San Justo Cemetery.