Kings are not elected. Juan Carlos I is the grandson of the last reigning King of Spain. Francisco Franco negotiated with his father, brought him to Spain, and educated him as his successor. Juan Carlos I then successfully guided Spain through the PEACEFUL transition from an absolute Dictatorship to a constitutional monarchy.
Sounds like a hell of a man to me.
Juan Carlos Bourbon is famous for being king of Spain in 1975 after the death of Francisco Franco.
Very much so, and a very popular Monarch.
He was 73 years old
The Head of State of Spain is HM King Juan Carlos I.
The King of Spain is Juan Carlos I.
King Juan Carlos I was baptized Roman Catholic.
Juan Carlos I is the King of Spain. As king he is Head of State.
The King juan Carlos is still alive and in his charge, but in Spain, as a constitutional monarchy, the King don't rule but reign. The power belongs to the democratic elected bodies and the king has, as Head of State, only protocolary duties.
King Juan Carlos I was born on January 5, 1938.
King Juan Carlos I of Spain has brown hair.
King Juan Carlos University was created in 1996.
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King Juan Carlos I was born on January 5, 1938.
King Juan Carlos' primary residence is Madrid.