Born: 4 December 1892 · Died: 20 November 1975 · Age at death: 82
How old was Francisco Franco when he died?
Francisco Franco died aged 82. He was born on 4 December 1892 and died on 20 November 1975.
Spanish general who won the Spanish Civil War and ruled the country as dictator from 1939 until his death in 1975
Did you know?In his thirties, he became the youngest general in Spain and one of the youngest in Europe at the time.
Quick facts
Date of birth4 December 1892
Date of death20 November 1975
Age at death82
Cause of deathHeart failure
NationalitySpanish
BirthplaceFerrol, Spain
Occupationmilitary officer, spanish legionary, military leader
Editor's Take:
Francisco Franco ruled Spain as dictator for nearly 40 years. He made his name as a young officer in Morocco, becoming one of Europe's youngest generals. In 1936 he joined a military uprising against the Republic. He led the Nationalists to victory in the Spanish Civil War. His regime executed and imprisoned many thousands of opponents. He kept Spain officially out of the Second World War. After his death in 1975, Spain moved to democracy.
Key Milestones
1926: General – youngest in Europe
1936: Civil War – uprising
1939: Victory – takes Madrid
1940: Hendaye – meets Hitler
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish military general and politician who was the leader of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. He led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939.
