Difference between revisions of "Armand de Fluvia"
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Used his legal background to advocate for greater rights for homosexuals, and works to remove government legislation which advocates against homosexuality. Organized groups, writes and advocates extensively. Co-founded the Spanish Gay Liberation Movement (Melh), the first Spanish gay group (1970). In 1978 he was the first person to come out publicly in Spain, doing so in a television interview. Considered an expert on history and genealogy. Often writes under the pseudonym Roger Gaimon. Recipient, Medal of Honour, City of Barcelona. | Used his legal background to advocate for greater rights for homosexuals, and works to remove government legislation which advocates against homosexuality. Organized groups, writes and advocates extensively. Co-founded the Spanish Gay Liberation Movement (Melh), the first Spanish gay group (1970). In 1978 he was the first person to come out publicly in Spain, doing so in a television interview. Considered an expert on history and genealogy. Often writes under the pseudonym Roger Gaimon. Recipient, Medal of Honour, City of Barcelona. | ||
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| + | * [[Early European LGBTQ Activists]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:54, 7 December 2014
Country
Spain
Birth - Death
1926 -
Occupation
Activist
Description
Used his legal background to advocate for greater rights for homosexuals, and works to remove government legislation which advocates against homosexuality. Organized groups, writes and advocates extensively. Co-founded the Spanish Gay Liberation Movement (Melh), the first Spanish gay group (1970). In 1978 he was the first person to come out publicly in Spain, doing so in a television interview. Considered an expert on history and genealogy. Often writes under the pseudonym Roger Gaimon. Recipient, Medal of Honour, City of Barcelona.
