Antonio Sagardía Ramos

Antonio Sagardía Ramos (Zaragoza, 5 January 1880 – Madrid, 16 January 1962) was a Spanish military officer and war criminal who fought for the Nationalist faction in the Spanish Civil War. He became known as the "Butcher of Pallars" (carnicero de Pallars) because of the massacre committed under his command in Pallars Sobirà.


Antonio Sagardía Ramos
Antonio Sagardía Ramos during a visit to the headquarters of the LSSAH in Berlin-Lichterfelde, September 1940.
Birth nameAntonio Sagardía Ramos
Nickname(s)Butcher of Pallars
Born(1880-01-05)5 January 1880
Zaragoza, Aragon, Kingdom of Spain
Died16 January 1962(1962-01-16) (aged 82)
Madrid, Francoist Spain
Allegiance Kingdom of Spain
Nationalist faction
 Nationalist Spain
Service/branch Spanish Army
Rank General of the artillery
Commands heldMilitary Governor of Cartagena
Battles/warsSpanish Civil War
Other workInspector General of the Policía Armada
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