José Antonio Labordeta
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José Antonio Labordeta 🇪🇸

José Antonio Labordeta Subías
Singer-Songwriter, Poet, Member of Congress, Aragonese Voice
Born Mar 10, 1935 🇪🇸 Zaragoza, Spain
Passed Away Sep 19, 2010 Zaragoza, Spain
Lifespan 75 years old
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"There will come a day when we all, raising our sight, will see a land of freedom."

Archival Overview

Aragonese singer-songwriter, writer, and politician whose anthemic Canto a la libertad became an informal national hymn of Spanish democratic freedom and regional dignity.

Biographical Record

José Antonio Labordeta studied law and philosophy at the University of Zaragoza, working as a high school history teacher in Teruel. During the Franco dictatorship, his gravelly voice and acoustic guitar gave expression to the struggle for freedom, rural depopulation, and social justice.

Labordeta hosted the beloved RTVE travel documentary series 'Un país en la mochila' in the 1990s. Elected to the Spanish Congress of Deputies from 2000 to 2008 representing the Chunta Aragonesista, his outspoken defense of the environment and fiery rebuke to parliamentary hecklers ('A la mierda!') won universal public affection.

Key Life Milestones

1975

Canto a la libertad

Composed and released the iconic anthem that became a universal symbol of Spain's transition to democracy.

2000

Elected to Congress of Deputies

Entered the Spanish national parliament representing Aragon, fearlessly championing regional rights and anti-war causes.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Torrero Cemetery
Zaragoza, Spain
GPS: 41.6267, -0.8925
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