Tomás Garicano Goñi


Tomás Garicano Goñi was a Spanish military lawyer, governor and politician, who served as interior minister in Francoist Spain. Following the civil war he supported the repression of those who had opposed the Nationalist forces.

Career

Goñi was a military lawyer. He served as governor of Barcelona for nearly thirteen years until 1969. He was appointed minister of interior on 29 October 1969, succeeding Camilo Alonso Vega in the post. Vega left office due to mandatory age limit. Goñi's tenure lasted until 9 June 1973. He was replaced by Carlos Arias Navarro in the post.