Francisco Franco

Biography

Francisco Franco Bahamonde (4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish general who led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and thereafter ruled over Spain from 1939 to 1975 as a dictator, assuming the title Caudillo. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain or as the Francoist dictatorship.

Birthday

Dec 4, 1892

Place of birth

Ferrol, Spain

Deathday

Nov 20, 1975

Also known as

• Francisco Franco Bahamonde
• Jaime de Andrade