Manuel Azana

ModernPoliticianSpain1880 — 1940

Last president of the Second Spanish Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1880

Died

1940

Country

Spain

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score49.7

Manuel Azana — Complete Timeline

1931 AD

Prime Minister and Azaña ReformsReform◆ Major

As Prime Minister from 1931 to 1933, Azana implemented major reforms including military reduction, land redistribution, and secularization of education. These reforms aimed to modernize Spain but faced opposition from conservatives and the military.

ReformsModernizationSecond Republic

Impact: nationalprogressive

1933 AD

Casas Viejas IncidentPolitical Action

During Azana's premiership, the Guardia Civil violently suppressed an anarchist uprising in Casas Viejas, killing 24 villagers. The incident caused a political scandal, damaged Azana's reputation, and contributed to his government's fall.

RepressionAnarchismScandal

Impact: nationaldestructive

1936 AD

President of the Second Spanish RepublicPolitical Action◆ Major

Azana was elected President of the Second Spanish Republic in May 1936, succeeding Niceto Alcala-Zamora. His presidency coincided with increasing political polarization and the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936.

PresidencySpanish RepublicCivil War

Impact: national

1939 AD

Exile and Death in FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

After the Republican defeat in the Spanish Civil War, Azana fled to France in February 1939. He resigned as President in March 1939 and died in exile in Montauban in November 1940, never returning to Spain.

ExileSpanish Civil WarDeath

Impact: nationaltragic