Juan Carlos became the first king of Spain in 44 years on the death of this man in 1975
[DOC] [TLE] Spain's King Juan Carlos I to abdicate; Crown Prince Felipe will be ... [PAR] Jun 2, 2014 ... MADRID -- After nearly 40 years on the throne, King Juan Carlos I of Spain will 
be ... of democracy after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.