Francisco Franco Francisco Franco (1892-1975) - Spanish military and dictator. He was one of the leaders of the military coup against the Republican government of Spain that led to a three-year victorious civil war (1936-1939). Leader of the Spanish Phalanx, which has been the official ruling
Dreamy Child, Ludwig II of Bavaria remained so all his life, even when he became king at the age of 18 in March 1864, on the death of his father, the sovereign-philosopher Maximilian II, the Bavarian Marcus Aurelius. The reign could then begin. King patron first, protector of Wagner and Kainz, Ludwi
Prince of one of the oldest families in Poitou. Around the age of 14, he was sent as a page to the court of Louis XI. Well placed at the court of France, he appears as one of the familiars of the regent of Anne de Beaujeu. He participated in the States-General of Tours and entered the royal council.
Anne Bonny, who sailed in mens clothing at the beginning of the 18th century, is with Mary Read one of the most famous female pirates in history. Pirates in the Bahamas Born in Ireland around 1700, Anne Bonny was the illegitimate daughter of procurator William Cormac and his servant Mary. Leaving