Francisco Franco
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Francisco Franco
Summary
Francisco Franco is a human[1]. He was born in Ferrol[2]. He passed away in Madrid[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], spanish legionary[5], military leader[6], politician[7], and governor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,034 views/month, #1,905 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Ferrol[2], Francisco Franco…
- Francisco Franco died in Madrid[3].
- Burial took place at Grave of Francisco Franco at Mingorrubio Cemetery[10].
- Burial took place at Grave of Francisco Franco in Valle de los Caídos[11].
- Francisco Franco's father was Nicolás Franco Salgado-Araújo[12].
- Francisco Franco's mother was Pilar Bahamonde y Pardo de Andrade[13].
- Francisco Franco was married to María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés[14].
- A child of Francisco Franco was Carmen Franco, 1st Duchess of Franco[15].
- Francisco Franco held citizenship in Spain[16].
- Spanish was Francisco Franco's native language[17].
- Francisco Franco's professions included military officer[4].
- Francisco Franco's professions included spanish legionary[5].
- Francisco Franco's professions included military leader[6].
- Francisco Franco's professions included politician[7].
- Francisco Franco worked as a governor[8].
- Francisco Franco's professions included screenwriter[18].
- Francisco Franco held the position of head of government of Spain[19].
- Francisco Franco held the position of Chief of Staff of the Army[20].
- Francisco Franco held the position of Director of the General Military Academy[21].
- Francisco Franco held the position of Head of State of Spain[22].
- Francisco Franco held the position of commander-in-chief[23].
- Francisco Franco held the position of commander-in-chief[24].
- Francisco Franco's education included a stint at Toledo Infantry Academy[25].
- Francisco Franco received the Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows[26].
- Francisco Franco received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Alfonso X[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: ES[29]
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Began / founded: 1892-12-04[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1975-11-20[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: d121ce9e-34a8-4382-a8e9-0b638ea7cad1[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Francisco Franco's place of birth was Ferrol[2]. His father was Nicolás Franco Salgado-Araújo[12]. His mother was Pilar Bahamonde y Pardo de Andrade[13]. Spanish was his native language[17].
Education
Francisco Franco's education included a stint at Toledo Infantry Academy[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[4], spanish legionary[5], military leader[6], politician[7], governor[8], and screenwriter[18]. Positions held include head of government of Spain[19]; Chief of Staff of the Army[20], a military position[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1904[35]; Director of the General Military Academy[21]; Head of State of Spain[22]; commander-in-chief[23], a military rank[36]; and National Head of the Movement[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows[26], an order[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1937[40]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Alfonso X[27], a grade of an order[41], in Spain[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[43], a grade of an order[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1811[46]; Medal of Suffering for the Fatherland[47], an order[48], in Spain[49]; War Grand Cross[50], a grade of an order[51], in Spain[52]; and Military Medal of Spain[53].
Personal Life
Francisco Franco was married to María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés[14]. A child of him was Carmen Franco, 1st Duchess of Franco[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[54]. He was affiliated with the Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las JONS[55].
Death and Burial
Francisco Franco died in Madrid[3]. Recorded place of burial include Grave of him at Mingorrubio Cemetery[10] and Grave of him in Valle de los Caídos[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francisco Franco include Francoism[56], a regime[57], in Spain[58]; Llanos del Caudillo[59], a municipality of Spain[60], in Spain[61]; and Villafranco del Guadiana[62], a locality[63], in Spain[64], founded in 1955[65].
Why It Matters
Francisco Franco ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,034 views/month, #1,905 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 130 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to him include Documents associated with the Spanish Civil War[68], a military communications[69], in Spain[70]. Entities named for him include Francoism[56], a regime[57], in Spain[58]; Llanos del Caudillo[59], a municipality of Spain[60], in Spain[61]; and Villafranco del Guadiana[62], a locality[63], in Spain[64], founded in 1955[65].
FAQs
Where was Francisco Franco born?
Francisco Franco's place of birth was Ferrol[2].
Where did Francisco Franco die?
Francisco Franco passed away in Madrid[3].
Who were Francisco Franco's parents?
Francisco Franco's father was Nicolás Franco Salgado-Araújo[12]. Francisco Franco's mother was Pilar Bahamonde y Pardo de Andrade[13].
Who was Francisco Franco married to?
Francisco Franco's spouses include María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés[14].
What did Francisco Franco do for work?
Francisco Franco worked as military officer[4], spanish legionary[5], military leader[6], politician[7], and governor[8].
Where did Francisco Franco go to school?
Francisco Franco was educated at Toledo Infantry Academy[25].
What awards did Francisco Franco receive?
Honors received include Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows[26], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Alfonso X[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[43], and Medal of Suffering for the Fatherland[47].