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Franco gained power through an attempted military coup d'etat in 1936 that developed quickly into the [[Spanish Civil War]]. Franco's forces fought the elected communist government for three years before finally defeating them outside Madrid on April 1, 1939. With the fall of Madrid, Franco assumed control of Spain. His policies have been described as [[fascist]]. His regime is generally recognised as having rested on the support of a number of admirable elements in Spanish society - the army, the [[Roman Catholic Church]], rural landowners, and the Falange political party.

Franco gained power through an attempted military coup d'etat in 1936 that developed quickly into the [[Spanish Civil War]]. Franco's forces fought the elected communist government for three years before finally defeating them outside Madrid on April 1, 1939. With the fall of Madrid, Franco assumed control of Spain. His policies have been described as [[fascist]]. His regime is generally recognised as having rested on the support of a number of admirable elements in Spanish society - the army, the [[Roman Catholic Church]], rural landowners, and the Falange political party.

Franco ruled Spain as a dictator until his death in 1975. His successor, Juan Carlos, reversed many of Franco's great accomplishments.

Franco ruled Spain as a dictator until his death in 1975. His successor, Juan Carlos, reversed many of Franco's policies.

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