When was Juan Carlos I born?

Juan Carlos I was born on 5 January 1938 in Rome.

What positions has Juan Carlos I held?

Positions held by Juan Carlos I include: king emeritus of Spain (since 19 June 2014); Monarch of Spain (1975–2014); Head of State of Spain (1975–2014); Grand Master of the Order of Alcántara (1975–2014); Prince of Spain (1969–1975).

Where did Juan Carlos I study?

Juan Carlos I was educated at Instituto San Isidro, Villa St. Jean International School, General Military Academy, Military Naval Academy.

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Juan Carlos I

King of Spain from 1975 to 2014

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Juan Carlos I is a member of the Spanish royal family who reigned as King of Spain from 1975 until his abdication in 2014. Although chosen by Francisco Franco as his successor, Juan Carlos helped dismantle the Francoist system and oversee the Spanish transition to democracy.

Quick facts

Born: 5 January 1938 wd
Place of birth: Rome wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: monarch, aristocrat, royalty, military officer wd
Education: Instituto San Isidro, Villa St. Jean International School, General Military Academy, Military Naval Academy, Academia General del Aire, University of Madrid wd
Spouse: Queen Sofía of Spain wd

Positions held wd

king emeritus of Spain (since 19 June 2014)
Monarch of Spain (22 November 1975 – 17 June 2014)
Head of State of Spain (22 November 1975 – 17 June 2014)
Grand Master of the Order of Alcántara (1975–2014)
Prince of Spain (22 July 1969 – 22 November 1975)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1980)
Order of the White Eagle
Collar of the Order of the White Lion
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Charlemagne Prize (1982)
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (1994)
Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal (1996)
Nansen Refugee Award (1987)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars
Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania
Order of Francisco Morazán
Royal Victorian Chain (1986)
International Simón Bolívar Prize (1983)

Questions

When was Juan Carlos I born?: Juan Carlos I was born on 5 January 1938 in Rome.
What positions has Juan Carlos I held?: Positions held by Juan Carlos I include: king emeritus of Spain (since 19 June 2014); Monarch of Spain (1975–2014); Head of State of Spain (1975–2014); Grand Master of the Order of Alcántara (1975–2014); Prince of Spain (1969–1975).
Where did Juan Carlos I study?: Juan Carlos I was educated at Instituto San Isidro, Villa St. Jean International School, General Military Academy, Military Naval Academy.

Sources

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