Deaths in the 1970s

Carles Buïgas

1898–1979 (age 81)

Cementiri de Collserola

Antonio Machín

1903–1977 (age 74)

Cemetery of San Fernando

A renowned Spanish singer whose distinctive voice and charismatic performances captivated audiences.

Niña de Antequera

1920–1972 (age 52)

Cemetery of San Fernando

Antonio Martelo

1904–1970 (age 66)

Cemetery of San Fernando

A Spanish actor whose performances enriched the theatrical and cinematic arts.

Eduard Antoja Vigo

1918–1976 (age 58)

Cementiri de Collserola

Demetrio Galán Bergua

1894–1970 (age 76)

Torrero Cemetery

A distinguished Spanish physician dedicated to medical practice and community health.

Cesáreo Alierta Perela

1909–1974 (age 65)

Torrero Cemetery

Pilar Bayona López de Ansó

1897–1979 (age 82)

Torrero Cemetery

A talented Spanish composer whose musical creations enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Luis Labordeta Subías

d. 1977

Torrero Cemetery

Alfonso Sanz Briz

1908–1972 (age 64)

Torrero Cemetery

A Spanish businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures contributed to economic development.

Infante Alfonso, Duke of Galliera

1886–1975 (age 89)

Convent of the Capuchinos

Prince Ataulfo of Orleans

1913–1974 (age 61)

Convent of the Capuchinos

A Spanish royal prince who served with distinction in military capacities.

Fulgencio Batista

1901–1973 (age 72)

San Isidro Cemetery

Benito Perojo

1894–1974 (age 80)

San Isidro Cemetery

Spanish screenwriter who contributed significantly to the development of Spanish cinema in the early twentieth century.

Miguel Maura

1887–1971 (age 84)

San Isidro Cemetery

José Giner Pantoja

1889–1979 (age 90)

San Isidro Cemetery

Spanish teacher whose career in education spanned much of the twentieth century.

Jaime de Foxá

1913–1976 (age 63)

San Isidro Cemetery

Petar Dicca

1883–1973 (age 90)

San Isidro Cemetery

Entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to twentieth-century economic development.

Marisa Roësset Velasco

1904–1976 (age 72)

San Isidro Cemetery

Alberto Martín-Artajo

1905–1979 (age 74)

San Justo Cemetery

Spanish lawyer and statesman whose legal expertise and political involvement shaped Spanish public life.

Mariano Ozores Francés

1890–1976 (age 86)

San Justo Cemetery

Alfonso Paso

1926–1978 (age 52)

San Justo Cemetery

Spanish writer whose prolific literary and dramatic works entertained audiences throughout the twentieth century.

Milagros Leal

1902–1975 (age 73)

San Justo Cemetery

Alfredo Marquerie

1907–1974 (age 67)

San Justo Cemetery

Spanish writer whose literary contributions significantly enriched twentieth-century Spanish cultural life.

José Salazar Molina

1924–1977 (age 53)

San Justo Cemetery

Erasmo Pascual

1903–1975 (age 72)

San Justo Cemetery

Spanish actor whose performances in theater and film contributed to Spanish entertainment and cultural traditions.

Manuel Dicenta

1905–1974 (age 69)

San Justo Cemetery

Manuel Dicenta was a Spanish actor and director who worked in theater and film during the mid-20th century.

Leopoldo Pérez de Villaamil

1915–1975 (age 60)

San Isidro Cemetery

Leopoldo Pérez de Villaamil was a Spanish military officer and writer active in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Melchor Rodríguez García

1893–1972 (age 79)

San Justo Cemetery

Melchor Rodríguez García was a Spanish anarchist and politician who served as Director General of Prisons during the S...

Manuel Gómez-Moreno Martínez

1870–1970 (age 100)

San Justo Cemetery

Manuel Gómez-Moreno Martínez was a renowned Spanish archaeologist, historian, and art historian who made significant c...

Eduardo Zamacois

1873–1971 (age 98)

San Justo Cemetery

Pastora Imperio

1880–1979 (age 99)

San Justo Cemetery

Celebrated Spanish actress whose talent and performances made her a prominent figure in Spanish theater and entertainmen...

Enrique García Albors

1906–1971 (age 65)

San Isidro Cemetery

Jane Bowles

1917–1973 (age 56)

San Miguel Cemetery

Jane Bowles was an innovative American writer whose experimental work left a lasting impact on twentieth-century literat...

Alvin Karpis

1907–1979 (age 72)

San Miguel Cemetery

Lina Yegros

1914–1978 (age 64)

San Justo Cemetery

Lina Yegros was an Argentine actress who contributed significantly to theater and film during the twentieth century.

Frederick Stephens

1891–1971 (age 80)

San Justo Cemetery

Pilar Calvo Rodero

1910–1974 (age 64)

San Justo Cemetery

Pilar Calvo Rodero was a Spanish sculptor whose artistic contributions enriched twentieth-century Spanish art.

Félix Francisco Casanova

1956–1976 (age 20)

Cementerio de Santa Lastenia, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Carmen de Icaza

1899–1979 (age 80)

Sacramental de San Lorenzo y San José cemetery

Carmen de Icaza was a Spanish screenwriter who made significant contributions to the development of Spanish cinema.

Jesús Haddad

1938–1978 (age 40)

Villalba de Adaja

Luis Martínez de Irujo

1919–1972 (age 53)

Monastery of Inmaculada Concepción, Loeches

Luis Martínez de Irujo was a Spanish politician who contributed to his nation's public life during the twentieth centur...

Américo Castro

1885–1972 (age 87)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Blas de Otero

1916–1979 (age 63)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Blas de Otero was a Spanish writer and poet whose powerful literary voice shaped twentieth-century Spanish letters.

Manolo Millares

1926–1972 (age 46)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Ana María Custodio

1908–1976 (age 68)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Ana María Custodio was a Spanish stage actress who contributed to the rich theatrical traditions of twentieth-century S...

Dolores Cebrián Fernández de Villegas

1890–1973 (age 83)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Francisco García Lorca

1902–1976 (age 74)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Francisco García Lorca was a Spanish writer who contributed to twentieth-century Spanish literary culture.

Gustavo Pittaluga González del Campillo

1906–1975 (age 69)

Civil Cemetery, Madrid

Walter Starkie

1894–1976 (age 82)

British Cemetery in Madrid

Walter Starkie was an Irish writer and scholar whose literary contributions influenced twentieth-century European cultur...