Dictating Leader: Francisco Franco's Rise To Power

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Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco was a dictating leader who rose to power through his hard work, force, and the want for power. He was born in 1892 and died in 1975. He ruled over Spain from 1939-1975, a total of 36 years. He served in the war, earned merit promotions and awards, and he even managed to survive a gunshot wound to the abdomen. This strong, forceful leader saw chances of rising to power and gladly took them. Although standing tall and dressing well is one way he shows physical power, there is more behind this action figure than what meets the eye.
In Franco’s early life he was born in El Ferrol which is located on Spain’s northwestern tip. To follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps he entered a naval secondary school

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