Word: juan
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...after hour of solemn requiem music. Later that day, Franco's body, dressed in a captain-general's uniform with a red sash, was borne from La Paz Hospital to El Pardo, his official residence outside Madrid, for a private funeral Mass. Spain's new ruler, Juan Carlos de BorbÓn y BorbÓn, was on hand accompanied by his attractive wife Sofia. Juan Carlos had assumed temporary powers for the second time as chief of state during Franco's final illness, but for two days after his death control of the government reverted...
...know Prince Juan Carlos. I did have the honored opportunity to be on intimate terms with his late grandmother, Victoria Eugenie, the last Queen of Spain. If he has inherited even a few of Her Majesty's splendid characteristics, then he surely will succeed...
...teaches Spanish at the University of Paris, insists that his government is not simply a relic of the past: "We are the future of Spain. We alone represent the vast majority of Spanish who are Republicans." The attempt to return Spain to monarchy through the succession of Prince Juan Carlos, warns Maldonado, "will necessarily lead to violence and chaos." Premier Valera is more specific: "For the usurper Juan Carlos, we foresee a war without mercy. Instead of climbing carpeted stairs to the throne, he will be forced to mount the scaffold. Regicide awaits...
...Spanish head of state is Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon, who will become King Juan Carlos I. The prince, who was selected by Franco to be his heir, has been temporary chief of state since October...
...Juan Marichal, professor of Romance Languages and Literatures said this morning that he was encouraged by the developments in Spain...