Who was Francisco Franco and who supported him?

Answer 1

Francisco Franco was a Spanish military general and dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975, following his leadership during the Spanish Civil War. He was supported by various factions, including conservative monarchists, fascists, and the Catholic Church, as well as Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy during the civil war. Franco's regime was characterized by authoritarian rule, repression of dissent, and nationalist policies. His government aimed to unify Spain under a single national identity, often at the expense of regional cultures and languages.