Francisco Franco y
Bahamonde (4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish military leader who
ruled as the dictator of Spain from 1939 till his death. He came to authority
during the Spanish Civil War
while serving as the Generalisimo of the Nationalist faction.
Franco came from an
army background. He became an extremely decorated soldier and succeeded quick
promotions in the army. He rose to fame during the 1920s as a commander in the
Spanish Legion and became the youthful general in Europe.
