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George Orwell Biography and Timeline

Follow George Orwell through 5 dated historical records for Spain.

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George Orwell, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1936–1937Years on this page

1936

26 December 1936

Spanish Civil War

Volunteer · Barcelona · Warfare / Spanish Civil War

Arrives in Spain to fight against Franco.

Role range: 1936-1939 – 1903-1950

1937

January 1937

POUM Militia

Militia Volunteer · Aragon · Warfare / Spanish Civil War

Serves with the POUM militia on the Aragon front.

Role range: 1936-1939 – 1903-1950

20 May 1937

Huesca Wound

Militia Volunteer · Huesca · Warfare / Spanish Civil War

Is shot through the throat near Huesca.

Role range: 1936-1939 – 1903-1950

May 1937

Barcelona May Days

Militia Volunteer · Barcelona · Warfare / Spanish Civil War

Witnesses political conflict inside Republican Barcelona.

Role range: 1936-1939 – 1903-1950

June 1937

Escape from Spain

Militia Volunteer · Barcelona · Warfare / Spanish Civil War

Leaves Spain after the POUM is suppressed.

Role range: 1936-1939 – 1903-1950

Records, sources and methodology

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