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Events on Thursday 20 November 1975 3
1892 – 1975Francisco Franco (1892-1975)Died 20 November 1975, aged 82Francisco Franco ruled Spain as dictator for 36 years following his victory in the Spanish Civil War. His death ended the Francoist regime and opened the way for Spain's transition to democracy under King Juan Carlos I. He had designated Juan Carlos as his successor in 1969.
1892 – 1975Francisco FrancoEl CaudilloThe general who led the Nationalists to victory and ruled Spain as a dictator until his death.
1975 – 1982Spanish Transition to DemocracyLa TransiciónThe period following Franco death when Spain moved peacefully from dictatorship to democracy.