This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain. Born in Ferrol, Galicia, into an upper-class military family, Franco served in the …

Nov 30, 2025 · Francisco Franco, general and leader of the Nationalist forces that overthrew the Spanish democratic republic in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39); thereafter he was the head of the …

It is interesting to note, while it seems that Franco was allowing Germany free reign in Spain, Franco was continually working to prevent the advance of German forces into Spain.

Jan 13, 2025 · Discover Francisco Franco's life, dictatorship in Spain, and his controversial legacy involving politics, war, and family.

Known for his breakthrough starring role on Freaks and Geeks (1999), James Franco was born April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and Douglas Eugene …

Feb 19, 2024 · After winning the Spanish Civil War in 1939, Francisco Franco established himself as the undisputed ruler of Spain and began implementing a dictatorial regime. Under his rule, all political …

1 day ago · Dave Franco said he “roped” Mason Thames into starring with him in another movie after working together in Regretting You The pair are set to star in The S---heads, a comedic film which …

News about Francisco Franco, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Nov 9, 2009 · Francisco Franco (1892-1975) ruled Spain as a military dictator from 1939 until his death. He rose to power during th...

Francisco Franco, a Spanish general, rose to prominence in the mid-1930s, but his right-wing party failed to gained power in the 1936 elections. Franco and other military leaders staged a failed coup …