Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories
The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.
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"May God grant him the peace that men denied him."
— Antonio Tejero Molina , Politician
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Tejero was the leader of the attempted coup in Spain in 1981.
Franco was the dictator of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975.
Juan Carlos was the king of Spain who opposed the 1981 coup attempt.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
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The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.
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