Francisco Franco
Spanish general and dictator (1892-1975)
1892 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish general and dictator (1892-1975)
Born
December 4, 1892
Died
1975 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, politician, governor
SpainBorn in FerrolDied in Madrid
1892
Born in Ferrol (1892-12-04)
1912
AwardCross of Military Merit with Red Decoration
1913
AwardCross of Military Merit with Red Decoration
1914
AwardRoyal and Military Order of Maria Christina
1915
AwardCross of Military Merit with Red Decoration
1916
AwardRoyal and Military Order of Maria Christina
About
Francisco Franco Bahamonde was a Spanish general and dictator who led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and thereafter ruled over Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain.
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Who is Francisco Franco?+
Francisco Franco Bahamonde was a Spanish general and dictator who led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and thereafter ruled over Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Fra
What does the name Francisco mean?+
The name Francisco means "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Francisco Franco born?+
Francisco Franco was born on December 4, 1892.
When did Francisco Franco die?+
Francisco Franco died in 1975, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
The name Francisco is of Spanish origin, meaning "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francisco — December 4, 1892
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The battle that turned the tide. Your call.
— a historian
You led when it mattered most. We remember.
— a veteran
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