This description explores the life and career of Francisco Franco, the Spanish dictator who rose to power in the 1930s and ruled Spain until his death in 1975. It examines the events that led to his rise to power, including the Spanish Civil War, his alliance with Nazi Germany
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Francisco Franco Bahamonde was a Spanish military general who was the leader of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. He had led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain.