Juan Carlos de Borbón y Borbón

Juan Carlos de Borbón y Borbón is a former King of Spain who reigned from 1975 until his abdication in 2014. Initially seen as a puppet of Francisco Franco, he played a crucial role in Spain's transition from dictatorship to democracy, overseeing the establishment of a parliamentary monarchy. His reign was marked by significant political reforms and modernization efforts, although it later became marred by personal scandals and controversies, leading to a decline in public support.