Francisco Franco,leader and dictator of Spain inyears 1939 - 1975
Despite being fascist authotarian dictator he never formally allied with Hitler's Reich. Even during Warm War phase Franco maintained neutrality and was one of fews fascist leaders whom had good ties with the West. He too acted as mediator between Germany and Allies in 1940's and early 1950's just beofore Hot War. Spain too managed to trade with both sides altough it was quiet limited. Franco too allowed relucantely some Jwihs refugees from France altough it is pretty certain that he accepted them only because he wanted placate Americans and Brits. When Hot War begun in 1954 and Allies invaded Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily Hitler asked Franco declare war and close Gibraltar Straits. Franco anyway refused knowing that Spain not stand on war against Allies.
When Hot War ended Franco allowed Conference of Barcelona where was signed the treaty which officially ended over 20 years lasted WW2. Franco never allowed Spain to transit to democracy but him had tone down of some of his oppressive behave against minorities and political opposition. He wasn't too allowed to develope army and Pain remained quiet backward regarding military technology. Franco ruled until his death in 1975.
Luis Carrero Blanco succeeded Franco after his death in 1975. Blanoco tried reform Spain and even allowed some limited democracy. But riots in several cities in years 19777 - 1978 enforced him step down and allow referendum if Spain is monarcjhy or becomes republic. Republicans narrowliy won the refernduma nd Spain became federal republic. Blanco fled to exile to Switzerland where he lived rest of his life.