Luis Carrero Blanco was a prominent Spanish Navy officer and politician who served as Prime Minister under dictator Francisco Franco. A loyal confidant, he was instrumental in shaping the succession plans for Franco's regime, aiming to ensure its continuity. His assassination in 1973 by the Basque separatist group ETA marked a significant turning point in Spain's transition towards democracy.
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