Francisco Franco was a Spanish military leader and politician who rose to prominence during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Born in 1892 to a conservative family, Franco’s military career began in Spanish Morocco, where he quickly gained recognition for his leadership skills. Following the rise of a leftist government in 1936, Franco became a key figure in a military coup that initiated a civil war. Leading the Nationalist forces, he secured victory over the Republicans with significant support from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.
