Francisco Franco

Definition

Francisco Franco was a Spanish military general and dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. He led the Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War and established an authoritarian regime known as Francoism.

Related terms

Guerra Civil Española: The Spanish Civil War was a conflict that took place from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans (supporters of democracy) and the Nationalists (supporters of Franco). It resulted in Franco's rise to power.

Dictadura: Dictadura means dictatorship in Spanish. It refers to a form of government where one person or a small group has absolute power and authority.

Transición española: The Transición española, or Spanish Transition, refers to the period after Franco's death when Spain transitioned from dictatorship to democracy. It involved political reforms and the drafting of a new constitution.