"The liberal government of Spain could have rendered the fascist elements powerless long ago. Instead it compromised and dallied."
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Buenaventura Durruti was born on 14th July 1896 in the Spanish region of León. He was first introduced to anarchism as a young man, and later became the leading figure in the Spanish Anarchist movement. He spent much of his life as a militant activist, participating in strikes, demonstrations, and direct action against state and capitalist institutions throughout Spain, Argentina, and France. Durruti was an ardent advocate for self-management and workers' control, and was deeply involved in anti-fascist struggles in response to the rise of Francisco Franco. A significant part of his activism was part of the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT), the anarcho-syndicalist trade union.
Durruti died on November 20, 1936, during the Spanish Civil War. Despite his untimely death, his political ideas and actions had a profound impact on Spanish anarchism and the larger global anarchist movement. With his uncompromising stance against fascism and his advocacy for a libertarian socialist society, Durruti continues to be revered as a symbol of revolutionary anarchism. His life and work demonstrate the vitality and resilience of anarchist thought and action in the face of formidable opposition.
Date of Birth: 14th July 1896
Date of Death: 20th November 1936
Country of Birth: Spain 
Political Ideas: Revolutionary Anarchism
Quotes Available: 8
