President of the Regency Council
During the Spanish State, caudillo Francisco Franco he created the Regency Council on 26 July 1947 and became its president. This allowed Franco to hold this office as regent, until he appointed a successor to restore the kingdom of Spain. Following his visit to Portugal, from 22 October 1949 to 27 October 1949 several politicians became regent across this period. Later, following Franco's illness, the future king of Spain Juan Carlos was chosen as Franco's designated successor and became acting head of state from 19 July 1974 till 2 September 1974. Soon after this appointment, Franco died on 20 November 1975 and he became King of Spain a couple of days later on 22 November 1975 and reigned until his abdication on 19 June 2014.Initial Regents (1947–1975)
Acting Regents (22 October 1949 – 27 October 1949)
