Francisco Franco

Generalissimo Francisco Franco, born in [El Ferrol]? on December 4, 1892, died in Madrid on November 20, 1975, was the fascist ruler of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975.

He took control of the government in a military uprising in 1936, which was the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, ending in his conquest of Madrid on March 28, 1939. After this he was the dictator of Spain until his death in 1975. He was succeeded by his designated successor, [Juan Carlos I]?.

See also:

• Saturday Night Live/Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead