Leonardo Murillo

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El Caudillo
Leonardo Murillo
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Caudillo of Montilla
In office
27 April 1943 – 11 July 1957
Personal details
Born
Leonardo Arrabal Cruz Murillo

(1898-12-21)21 December 1898
San Marcos, Isla del Sal, Montilla
Died12 June 1957(1957-06-12) (aged 64)
Guaitiao, Montilla
Cause of deathSummary execution
Resting placeMuseo del Fascismo, Guaitiao, Montilla
Political partyNational Renewal Alliance
SpouseEva Sainz
Children
Parents
Professionpolitician
Nicknames
  • El Monstruo Abominable
  • El León de Montilla
Military service
Allegiance Montilla
Branch/serviceMontillese Army
Years of service1951-1957
RankGeneralissimo
Battles/warsMontillese Revolution

Leonardo Arrabal Cruz Murillo (21 December 1898 - 12 June 1957) was a Montillan dictator who founded and led the National Renewal Alliance (ARENA). He was the Caudillo of Montilla from the Guaitiazo in 1943 until his summary execution following the Montillan Revolution in 1957. As the ruler of Montilla, Murillo is regarded as the deadliest figure in the history of the country, heading the Years of Desolation and overseeing the systematic persecution of minorities and political opposition.