Francisco Franco
Birthday December 4, 1892
Birth Sign Sagittarius
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About
Spanish military general who served as the dictator of his country from 1939 to 1975. He was often referred to as El Generalisimo and was known for his violent and inhumane enforcement of his regime.
Before Fame
He joined the Spanish Army because the Spanish American War had shut down the Navy.
Trivia
He held a right-wing nationalist position during the Spanish Civil War.
Family Life
He married Maria del Carmen Polo y Martinez-Valdes in October 1923. He had one daughter, Carmen Franco.
Associated With
Richard Nixon called Franco a loyal friend and ally of the U.S.
