A referendum on the law of succession was held in
Spain
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, national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, ...
on 6 July 1947.
[ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1823 ] The
Law of Succession to the Headship of the State ( es, Ley de Sucesión en la Jefatura del Estado) was intended to provide for the restoration of the
Spanish monarchy
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, incumbent = Felipe VI
, incumbentsince = 19 Ju ...
. The law appointed
Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (; 4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish general who led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and thereafter ruled over Spain from 193 ...
as
Head of State
A head of state (or chief of state) is the public persona who officially embodies a state Foakes, pp. 110–11 " he head of statebeing an embodiment of the State itself or representatitve of its international persona." in its unity and ...
for life until his death or resignation, but also granted him the power to appoint his successor as King or Regent of the Kingdom and thereby formally established a new Kingdom of Spain.
The question asked was "Do you approve of the Law of Succession to the Headship of the State Bill?" ( es, ¿Aprueba el Proyecto de Ley de Sucesión en la Jefatura del Estado?). It was reportedly approved by 95.1% of valid votes on a turnout of 88.6%.
Results
References
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1947 referendums
1947 in Spain
Monarchy referendums
Referendums in Spain
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