When was Francisco Franco born?

Francisco Franco was born on 4 December 1892 in Ferrol.

What positions has Francisco Franco held?

Positions held by Francisco Franco include: Head of State of Spain (1936–1975); head of government of Spain (1936–1973); commander-in-chief (since 21 September 1936); Capitán General de Canarias (1936–1936); Chief of Staff of the Army (1935–1936).

Where did Francisco Franco study?

Francisco Franco was educated at Toledo Infantry Academy.

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Francisco Franco

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Spanish general and dictator (1892-1975)

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Francisco Franco Bahamonde was a Spanish military general and the dictator 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 from 1936 to 1939. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain.

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Born: 4 December 1892 wd
Place of birth: Ferrol wd
Died: 20 November 1975 wd
Place of death: Madrid wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: military officer, spanish legionary, military leader, politician, governor, screenwriter wd
Political party: Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las JONS wd
Education: Toledo Infantry Academy wd
Spouse: María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés wd

Positions held wd

Head of State of Spain (1 October 1936 – 20 November 1975)
head of government of Spain (28 September 1936 – 9 June 1973)
commander-in-chief (since 21 September 1936)
Capitán General de Canarias (23 February 1936 – 19 July 1936)
Chief of Staff of the Army (19 May 1935 – 23 February 1936)
general in chief (15 February 1935 – 3 November 1935)
Capitán general de las Islas Baleares (12 February 1933 – 15 February 1935)
Director of the General Military Academy (4 January 1928 – 14 July 1931)
commander-in-chief (8 June 1923 – 11 February 1926)
commander-in-chief (since 10 October 1920)
commander-in-chief
National Head of the Movement

Awards wd

Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Alfonso X (1940)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand (1939)
Medal of Suffering for the Fatherland (1925)
War Grand Cross (1939)
Military Medal of Spain (1922)
Royal and Military Order of Maria Christina (1914)
Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration (1934)
Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit - White Decoration
Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild (1941)
Cross of Naval Merit with red badge (1926)
Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration (1912)
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Hermenegild (1935)
Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild
Order of the Medhauia

Questions

When was Francisco Franco born?: Francisco Franco was born on 4 December 1892 in Ferrol.
What positions has Francisco Franco held?: Positions held by Francisco Franco include: Head of State of Spain (1936–1975); head of government of Spain (1936–1973); commander-in-chief (since 21 September 1936); Capitán General de Canarias (1936–1936); Chief of Staff of the Army (1935–1936).
Where did Francisco Franco study?: Francisco Franco was educated at Toledo Infantry Academy.

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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