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Who was the Spanish dictator that chose Juan Carlos I as his successor?

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Spanish dictator Francisco Franco chose Juan Carlos I as his successor in 1969. Franco saw Juan Carlos's father, Infante Juan, as too liberal and opted for Juan Carlos to continue his legacy.
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