Juan Carlos, Spain's former king, dies at 84
King Juan Carlos I, the monarch who steered Spain's transition from dictatorship to democracy, has died at the age of 84.
Announcing his death, the royal palace said he had passed away on Monday night at his home in Madrid.
King Juan Carlos played a key role in the country's transition to democracy after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.
- He was born in 1938 in the United States, where his family had fled after the Spanish Civil War.
- He studied law and naval engineering at the Instituto Naval Militar in Madrid.
- In 1956, he married Sofia, Princess of Greece and Denmark, with whom he had three children.
- In 1975, he became king after the death of Franco and played a key role in the country's transition to democracy.
King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 and was succeeded by his son, King Felipe VI.
King Juan Carlos was a key figure in Spanish history, and his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
Author's note: King Juan Carlos's death marks the end of an era in Spanish history, but his legacy as a champion of democracy and reform will continue to inspire future generations.
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