Who said Viva la Muerte?
Millán-Astray
Millán-Astray reportedly responded: “¡Muera la inteligencia! ¡Viva la Muerte!” (“Death to intelligence! Long live death!”), provoking applause from the Falangists (although some versions suggest he actually said: “Death to traitor intellectuality” but in the commotion in the auditorium this was not perceived).
Did Francisco Franco get married?
She was endowed the Lordship of Meirás by Juan Carlos I on 26 November 1975….Carmen Polo.
| The Most Excellent Carmen Polo Grandee | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Francisco Franco ( m. 1923; died 1975) |
| Children | Carmen Franco, 1st Duchess of Franco |
What does Viva la Muerte mean?
Long Live Death
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Viva la Muerte (English: either “Long Live Death” or “Live the Death”) may refer to: Viva la muerte (film), by Fernando Arrabal.
What happened to General Franco?
Franco died in 1975, aged 82, and was entombed in the Valle de los Caídos. He restored the monarchy in his final years, being succeeded by Juan Carlos, King of Spain, who led the Spanish transition to democracy.
Does Franco have any living relatives?
The seven children of Carmen Franco and her grandson, Luis Alfonso de Borbón, are the heirs to both his political legacy, and his assets. In December 2017, Carmen Franco y Polo, the only daughter of former Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, died at the age of 91.
When did Spain end fascism?
20 November 1975
On 20 November 1975, Spanish General Francisco Franco died in bed, signaling the unceremonious end of one of Europe’s longest dictatorships (1939-1975).
Who were Franco’s allies?
He rose to power during the bloody Spanish Civil War when, with the help of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, his Nationalist forces overthrew the democratically elected Second Republic.
Who was the good side in the Spanish Civil War?
Nationalist
For different reasons closely linked to the European context of the time, the Republican side was supported by the Soviet Union and the European democracies, while the Nationalist side had the support of fascist Germany and Italy, which meant that the latter was better armed.
What is La Mort?
Literally, “to the death”