Justo Gallego Martínez
Spanish church builder (1925–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Justo Gallego Mart%C3%ADnez?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Justo Gallego Martínez (20 September 1925 – 28 November 2021); also known by his honorific byname Don Justo, was a Spaniard who was known for constructing a church building in the dimensions of a cathedral on his own in the town of Mejorada del Campo since 1961.[2] Most of the construction materials used were recycled or made from "junk". Don Justo dedicated the building to Our Lady of the Pillar (Spanish: Nuestra Señora del Pilar).[3]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Justo Gallego Martínez | |
---|---|
Born | (1925-09-20)20 September 1925 |
Died | 28 November 2021(2021-11-28) (aged 96) Mejorada del Campo, Madrid, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Other names | Don Justo |
Occupation(s) | Church builder, former Trappist monk |
Close