Fernando Barrón

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Barrón and the second or maternal family name is Ortíz.

Fernando Barrón y Ortiz (1892–1952) was a Spanish military officer. One of the five commanders of the natives troops in Africa, he supported the military coup of July 1936 which started the Spanish Civil War.^[1] Later, he was one of the commanders of the Spanish Army of Africa in its advance towards Madrid.^[2] In November 1936 led the nationalist attack against the Madrid's suburb of Carabanchel.^[3][4] In December 1936 he led one of General Varela's mobile columns in the Second battle of the Corunna Road.^[5] In January 1937 he led a brigade in the Battle of Jarama.^[6] In May 1937, he took part in the nationalist counteroffensive during the Segovia Offensive.^[7] In June 1937, he led the 13th division in the Battle of Brunete in August in the Battle of Belchite and in March 1938 in the Battle of Caspe.^[8] During the Battle of the Ebro he led the Nationalist defense of the town of Gandesa.^[9] After the war, he was a minister of the Francoist government.^[10]

Fernando Barrón y Ortíz
Born	1892
Died	1952(1952-00-00) (aged 59–60)
Allegiance	Nationalist Spain
Rank	Colonel, later General
Battles / wars	Extremadura Campaign Siege of Madrid Corunna Road Battle of Jarama Segovia Offensive Brunete Battle of Belchite (1937) Aragon Offensive Battle of Caspe Battle of the Ebro