Chronology

1938 - Jan. 5th Birth of Juan Carlos.
1954 Completed his Baccalaureate at the San Isidro School in Madrid.
1960 - 1961 Attended Madrid's Complutense University.
1962 - May 14th Juan Carlos married Princess Sofia of Greece.
1963 Birth of Princess Elena.
1965 Birth of Princess Cristina.
1968 Birth of Prince Felipe.
1969 Designated to succeed Franco as Head of State of Spain.
1975 - Nov. 25th Proclaimed King of Spain, upon the death of Franco.
1977 Juan Carlos' father transferred his rights as head of the Royal House of Spain to his son.
1982 Won the the Charlemagne Award.


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