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Summary:General Francisco Franco, dictator of Spain for nearly 40 years, died on 20 November after a serious illness lasting nearly six weeks. The 82-year-old General had earlier survived three major operations in just over a week. Throughout the world, and particularly in Europe, reaction to his death was guarded. Most leaders spoke of the end of an era, and expressed hope for an increasingly democratic Spain.
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Location:SPAIN MADRID
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