Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado
Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado (April 30, 1912 – December 15, 1995) was a Spanish politician and general. He was the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain under Adolfo Suárez. He served from 23 September 1976 through 26 February 1981. He was also Spain's first Minister of Defense from 1977 to 1979.
Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado | |
|---|---|
 Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado (1980) | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 23 September 1976 – 26 February 1981 | |
| Prime Minister | Adolfo Suárez |
| Preceded by | Fernando de Santiago y Díaz de Mendívil |
| Succeeded by | Rodolfo Martín Villa |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 5 July 1977 – 6 April 1979 | |
| Prime Minister | Adolfo Suárez |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Agustín Rodríguez Sahagún |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado April 30, 1912 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | December 15, 1995 (aged 83) Torremocha del Campo, Spain |
| Resting place | Villaviciosa de Odón cemetery |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Political party | None |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Blasco |
| Children | Four |
| Profession | Military |
| Awards | Legion of Merit,[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General/Captain-General Honorary |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War |
Mellado died in a road accident in Torremocha del Campo, Spain, aged 83.