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COMMANDER // 1892–1975

Francisco Franco

generalissimoSpainNationalist Spain4 battles1 war

Lifespan

1892 – 1975

1900192519501975Spanish Civil War · 1936-1939Siege of Madrid — November 8, 1936 · Nationalist Spain · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Teruel — December 15, 1937 · Nationalist Spain · Spanish Civil WarBattle of the Ebro — July 25, 1938 · Nationalist Spain · Spanish Civil WarCatalonia Offensive — December 23, 1938 · Nationalists · Spanish Civil War

Active service 1936–1938 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 44.

Profile

Francisco Franco Bahamonde was a Spanish general and military dictator who was the leader of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. He had led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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