King Juan Carlos I became King of Spain as the protégé of the Dictator of Spain, Francisco Franco and assumed power upon Franco's death in 1975.
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the leader of spain in 2012 is Juan Carlos
During Francisco Franco's regime, Juan Carlos was named successor to Franco under the title of King of Spain. Now, however, he draws his legitimacy from the constitution, which states that he is to be the King as the legitimate heir of the historical dynasty.
Juan Carlos I of Spain was born on 1938-01-05.
Juan Carlos I is Roman Catholic.
The King of Spain is Juan Carlos I.
Juan Carlos I is the King of Spain. His wife and Queen is Sofia.
Juan Carlos I became King of Spain on the 22nd of November 1975 till present day by a proclamation of Francisco Franco before his death. Juan Carlos I was affirmed King by the Spanish Constitution of 1978. He is not the political leader of Spain, that would be the Presidente del Gobierno (President of the Government). Juan Carlos I is the Chief of State, which is mostly a ceremonial position similar to Elisabeth II of the United Kingdom, and Commander-in Chief of the Armed Forces. He helped Spain with the change from a dictatorship to democracy with a parliament.
Alfonso XIII was King of Spain from 1886 to 1931. He was Juan Carlos' I grandfather.
Juan Carlos I is the King of Spain. As king he is Head of State.
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Juan Carlos has been the King of Spain since 22 November 1975.