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Francisco Franco

Francisco Franco y Bahamonde was a Spanish general, dictator and head of state of Spain from October 1936 , and de facto regent of the nominally restored Kingdom of Spain from 1947 until his death in November, 1975...

Timeline of Events

1936

10.1.1936

Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain.

1937

5.7.1937

Spanish Civil War: The German Condor Legion, equipped with Heinkel He 51 biplanes, arrives in Spain to assist Francisco Franco's forces.

1939

1.26.1939

Spanish Civil War: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona.

3.28.1939

Spanish Civil War: Generalissimo Francisco Franco conquers Madrid.

4.1.1939

Generalísimo Francisco Franco of the Spanish State announces the end of the Spanish Civil War, when the last of the Republican forces surrender.

1975

10.30.1975

Prince Juan Carlos becomes Spain's acting head of state, taking over for the country's ailing dictator, Gen. Francisco Franco.

11.20.1975

Francisco Franco, Caudillo of Spain, dies after 36 years in power.

11.22.1975

Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of Francisco Franco.

1982

10.28.1982

Spanish Socialist Workers' Party wins elections, leading to first Socialist government in Spain after death of Franco. Felipe Gonzalez becomes Prime Minister-elect.