Antonio Tejero, leader of failed 1981 coup in Spain, dies at 93
- Posted on February 25, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Antonio Tejero, leader of failed 1981 coup in Spain, dies at 93
The revolt inspired fear that Francoist fascism had returned. Mr. Tejero died the same day the Spanish government declassified documents related to the coup.
