30 October 1975: Spanish dictator General Franco cedes power to King Juan Carlos With his health deteriorating, General Francisco Franco, 'caudillo' of Spain, relinquished power to … 1998: Apartheid report accuses SA leaders. Franco died on 20 November, 1975 but three weeks before his death he had given Juan Carlos the complete control of the country and shortly after he was declared as the King of Spain by the parliament. Juni 2014 König von Spanien. [6] Hailed for his role in Spain's transition to democracy, the King and the monarchy's reputation began to suffer after controversies surrounding his family arose, exacerbated by the public controversy centering on an elephant-hunting trip he undertook during a time of financial crisis in Spain. [54] The WWF itself responded by asking for an interview with the King to resolve the situation. Enthronements and Coronations mark the handing over of power from one generation to another, but in Spain on this day in 1975, the Enthronement of King Juan Carlos heralded the return of the Spanish Monarchy, more than 40 years after its abolishment. [3][4], Juan Carlos is the grandson of Alfonso XIII, the last king of Spain before the abolition of the monarchy in 1931 and the subsequent declaration of the Second Spanish Republic. November 22, 2017 December 2, 2020 ~ Saad719. In the intervening years, Spain can expect to be wooed with loans and investments. 1991, European Community of Culture. (celým menom Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias; * 5. január 1938, Rím, Taliansko) bol v rokoch 1975 – 2014 španielsky kráľ z rodu Bourbon-Anjou.18. In July 1976, Juan Carlos dismissed prime minister Carlos Arias Navarro, who had been attempting to continue Francoist policies in the face of the King's attempts at democratisation. Numismática española : catálogo general con precios de todas las monedas españolas acuñadas desde los Reyes Católicos hasta Juan Carlos I, 1474 a 2001. Juan Carlos, in full Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor María de Borbón y Borbón, (born January 5, 1938, Rome, Italy), king of Spain from 1975 to 2014. [57][58] He later apologised for the hunting trip. Scannone played an influential role in the formation of Pope Francis’ theology. Opens image … The couple had two daughters and a son together: Elena, Cristina, and Felipe. Franco had ruled with an iron hand for 36 years, after winning the 1936 to 1939 civil war, so this was a turning point in the country's history and transition towards democracy. [133] The operation followed an annual check-up, and Juan Carlos was not expected to need any further treatment. [69][141][142], The coat of arms used as Prince of Spain which was virtually identical to the one later adopted when he became King, differed only that it featured the crown of heir to the throne, decorated with only four half-arches. [103] [104] Juan Carlos claims he is "not responsible for any Jersey trust and never has been, either directly or indirectly. [131], Juan Carlos is a member of the World Scout Foundation and of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1965) and Felipe (b. [20] He swore using the following formula: "I swear to God and the Gospels to comply and enforce compliance to the Fundamental Laws of the Realm and to remain loyal to the Principles of the National Movement".[n. 1. by Walter Schwarz 1 November 1975. [60] On the morning of 2 June 2014, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy made a televised announcement that the King had told him of his intention to abdicate. Juan Carlos … £0.10 0 bids + £4.00 P&P . LOT 156 Spain - JUAN CARLOS I, complete collection of 200 Pesetas, 1986−2000. júna 2014 abdikoval v prospech svojho syna Filipa VI Crown Prince of Spain Juan Carlos with Francisco Franco in 1975. This website uses Cookies to deliver our services. As General Franco lingers on his deathbed, Prince Juan Carlos is preparing to put his political future at risk. 1], On 27 November, a Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated in the church of San Jerónimo el Real in Madrid to inaugurate his reign. Precisely how Juan Carlos carries out his balancing act will be watched with anxiety in the West, but this is how Europe understands the Prince’s basic objectives: It is believed that he wants a referendum on a new constitution, designed to give more power to politicians. [92][93], In June 2020, the public prosecutor's office of the Spanish Supreme Court accepted to pursue investigation against Juan Carlos pertaining his role as facilitator in the Phase II of the high speed rail connecting Mecca and Medina, intending to delimitate the criminal relevance of the facts that took place after his abdication in June 2014. 1990 Cibeles. González would govern for 14 years, longer than any democratically elected Prime Minister. Juan Carlos 1º .5 Pesetas 1975 79 Emission Special IN Silver. [139] This was also reiterated by a decree promulgated on 6 November 1987 concerning titles of members of the royal family. He has two sisters: Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz (1936–2020); and Infanta Margarita, Duchess of Soria (born 1939). Picture Information. Juan Carlos continued to praise Franco and his government for the economic growth and positive changes in Spain. [20] As a condition of being named heir-apparent, he was required to swear loyalty to Franco's Movimiento Nacional, which he did with little outward hesitation. With Franco's increasing age, left-wing protests increased, while at the same time, the far right factions demanded the return of a hardline absolute monarchy. [69] However, unlike his previous immunity, the new legislation left him accountable to the supreme court, in a similar type of protection afforded to many high-ranking civil servants and politicians in Spain. 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[53] Spanish officials stated that the expenses of the trip were not paid by taxpayers or by the palace, but by Mohamed Eyad Kayali, a businessman of Syrian origin. Spanish Spain Espana 5 ptas pesatas coin 1975 Juan Carlos I. Whilst His Highness Prince Alfonso was cleaning a revolver last evening with his brother, a shot was fired hitting his forehead and killing him in a few minutes. New Items. SPANISH 5 PTAS COIN - DATED 1975 - 45 YEARS OLD . [45], In November 2007, at the Ibero-American Summit in Santiago de Chile, during a heated exchange, Juan Carlos interrupted Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, saying, "¿Por qué no te callas?" Helena Matheopoulos, a Greek author who spoke with Juan Carlos's sister Pilar, said that Alfonso had been out of the room and when he returned and pushed the door open, the door knocked Juan Carlos in the arm, causing him to fire the pistol. Football World Champions in South Africa in 2010. "[77] The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, said that Juan Carlos was a "believer in Europeanism and modernity...without whom one could not understand modern Spain". The accident took place at 20.30 hours, after the Infante's return from the Maundy Thursday religious service, during which he had received holy communion. [21], Juan Carlos's first cousin Alfonso, Duke of Anjou and Cádiz was also briefly considered as a candidate. But even most Movimiento members supported both measures. Engraver: Francisco Martinez Tornero . by Walter Schwarz 1 November 1975. [138], In 1969, Juan Carlos was named as General Franco's successor and was given the title of 'Prince of Spain'. [30] Juan Carlos quickly instituted reforms, to the great displeasure of Falangist and conservative (monarchist) elements, especially in the military, who had expected him to maintain the authoritarian state. Meanwhile, the West is preparing to embark on a major diplomatic initiative, which will begin once Franco is safely buried. Spanish Spain Espana 5 ptas pesatas coin 1975 Juan Carlos I . News . Also find this coin and many others at the best prices. The dictatorial regime of Francisco Franco came to power during the Spanish Civil War, which pitted a government of democrats, anarchists, socialists, and communists, supported by the Soviet Union and international volunteers, against a rebellion of conservatives, monarchists, nationalists, and fascists, supported by both Hitler and Mussolini, with the rebels ultimately winning. In practice, since the passage of the Constitution (and especially since 1982), he took a mostly non-partisan and representative role, acting almost entirely on the advice of the government. After completing his secondary education in 1955, he began his military training and entered the General Military Academy at Zaragoza. A Panamanian Lucum foundation had Juan Carlos as the first beneficiary and King Felipe VI as a named second beneficiary,[107] although King Felipe VI has subsequently relinquished any inheritance from his father Juan Carlos. English: Juan Carlos I (born 1938) was king of Spain from 1975 to 2014. Juan Carlos I JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA pre-euro 1 песета испания España peseta UNA PESETA Europa 1975 voyage Rey Juan Carlos I Espana Deagostini 1 peseta Spain Juan Carlos … One of the first announcements from the EEC is likely to be that the Common Market Commission is prepared to resume trade negotiations with Spain. … (* 1938) ist seit 1975 König von Spanien. [129], Juan Carlos also hunts bears; in October 2004, he angered environmental activists by killing nine bears in central Romania, one of which was pregnant. 2", "Juan Carlos I jura como sucesor de Franco", "Marca España | The years of the Franco regime", "Juan Carlos pactó en secreto los términos de la Marcha Verde con Hassan II", "Spain: Juan Carlos coronation ceremony | OnlineFootage", "Spain's first post-Franco PM, Adolfo Suarez, dies at 81", "Felipe González Márquez – former president of the Government of Spain", "Spain's Former King Has Fled, But His Cronyism Remains", "El Rey abdica: La utilidad de un rey | Política", "Spanish King rebrands for the recession – Europe – World", "Don Juan Carlos, sobre el matrimonio gay: 'Soy el Rey de España y no el de Bélgica, "Spanish royals worried about protests against monarchy". Catalogue. Juan Carlos I (Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias, born January 5, 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family who reigned as King of Spain from November 1975 until his abdication in June 2014. The Spanish armed forces are Juan Carlos’s only power base, and if they feel he is moving too quickly, he will risk a coup d’état. [36][37] The Constitution was passed by the democratically elected Constituent Cortes, ratified by the people in a referendum (6 December) and then signed into law by the King before a solemn meeting of the Cortes. King Juan Carlos’ Enthronement, 1975. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. The coup leaders had promised many of their potential supporters that they were acting in the King's name and with his approval, but were unable to demonstrate either, and the broadcast – coming just after midnight on the night of the coup – definitively showed the King's opposition to the coup makers. He was baptized as Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias by Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII. November 1975 bis zum 18. [19] Franco's authoritarian government remained dominant in Spain until the 1960s. [29], Juan Carlos's accession met with relatively little parliamentary opposition. Overall, 55.7% of those polled in the 3–5 June survey by Sigma Dos supported the institution of the monarchy in Spain, up from 49.9% when the same question was posed six months prior. Stories From 29 Oct . [137], On 24 August 2019 he had heart surgery. [71] Iñigo Urkullu, the President of the Basque government, concluded that the King's reign was "full of light yet also darkness" and said that his successor Felipe should remember that "the Basque Question has not been resolved". Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia, with young Prince Felipe, Princess Elena and Princess Cristina, during the proclamation ceremony, 22 November 1975. Juan Carlos's father, Juan, was the third son of King Alfonso, who had renounced his claims to the throne in January 1941. There is a real danger that if the armed forces think things are getting out of control, there will be a temptation for them to intervene and just take over with the intention of restoring order and stability. [56] In July 2012, WWF-Spain held a meeting in Madrid and decided with 226 votes to 13 to remove the King from its honorary presidency. During 1969–1975, Juan Carlos publicly supported Franco's regime. [71] Around Spain and in major cities (including London) the news was met by republican celebration and protests, calling for the end of the monarchy. [17], Following a later declaration of María de las Mercedes, Paul Preston argues that the content of the former testimony implies that Juan Carlos had pointed the gun at Alfonso and, apparently not knowing that the gun was loaded, he had pulled the trigger.[13]. 1968). [97], Spanish prosecutors opened an investigation into the use by Juan Carlos and other members of the royal family of credit cards used between 2016 and 2018 which were paid for by an overseas account to which neither Juan Carlos nor any member of the royal family were signatories, leading to accusations that the funds are undisclosed assets of Juan Carlos, and as the card drawings exceeded €120,000 in one year, comprised undisclosed income and was therefore a tax offence in Spain. Cayo Lara Moya of the United Left party said the King's trip "demonstrated a lack of ethics and respect toward many people in this country who are suffering a lot"[52] while Tomás Gómez of the Socialist party said Juan Carlos should choose between "public responsibilities or an abdication". Silver. 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But a defeat in his first public test would be an evil omen, making the army even less willing to countenance his liberalisation plans for Spain. He favours the legalisation of political parties - including the Communist party, although he is thought fully to realise that the chances of persuading the military to agree to an official Communist presence are virtually nil. Two days earlier, General Francisco Franco had died, having ruled the country for 36 years since his brutal victory in the Civil War of 1936-1939. He opted not to call himself Juan III or Carlos V, but Juan Carlos I. According to a poll taken by El Mundo, 65% saw the King's reign as either good or very good, up from 41.3%.