Reign of Juan Carlos I

Juan Carlos I in 2009
Reign of Juan Carlos I
November 22, 1975  June 19, 2014

The reign of Juan Carlos I began on November 22, 1975, with his accession to the throne following the death of dictator Francisco Franco, who had designated him as successor and Prince of Spain in 1969, and ended on June 19, 2014, with his abdication.