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El Ferrol
El Ferrol, Galicia/Spain El Ferrol del Caudillo Takes its name from the Spanish faro ‘lighthouse’ which used to mark the entrance to the harbour. The birthplace of General Francisco Franco (1892–75), Spanish leader (caudillo) (1939–75), del Caudillo was added in 1939; it was removed in the 1980s.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "El Ferrol." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "El Ferrol." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-ElFerrol.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "El Ferrol." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-ElFerrol.html |
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