Francisco Franco Bahamonde (, 4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish general who led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and thereafter ruled over Spain from 1939 to 1975 (36 years) as a dictator, assuming the title Caudillo. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain or the Francoist dictatorship.
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Date of birth | 4 December 1892
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Place of birth | Ferrol, Spain
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Date of death | 20 November 1975
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Age | 82 (age at death)
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Place of death | Madrid, Spain
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Resting place | Valle de los Caídos, Spain40°38′31″N 4°09′19″W / 40.641944°N 4.155278°W / 40.641944; -4.155278
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Occupation | Military, dictator, criminal.
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Height | 5' 4" (163 cm)
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Residence | El Pardo, Madrid
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