(1892–1975) Spanish general; dictator of Spain (1939–1975). After eight years of dictatorship, Franco published legislation in 1947 reestablishing a monarchy (a government or state headed by a hereditary sovereign, as a king, queen or emperor). The futureking, Juan Carlos, arrived in Spain in 1955 to be educated and groomed up for the throne. —Welcome to the SO Glossary Final approval 2- Mar-90