Dictatorship Timeline of Events

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Dictatorship

A dictatorship is defined as an autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by an individual, the dictator. It has three possible meanings:...

Timeline of Events

1792

9.26.1792

Marc-David Lasource begins accusing Maximilien Robespierre of wanting a dictatorship for France.

1923

9.13.1923

Following a military coup in Spain, Miguel Primo de Rivera takes over, setting up a dictatorship.

1978

12.27.1978

Spain becomes a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship.

1988

9.24.1988

National League for Democracy is formed by Aung San Suu Kyi and various others to help fight against dictatorship in Myanmar.