Juan Carlos

British

/ xwan ˈkarlɔs /

noun

born 1938, king of Spain from 1975: nominated by Franco as the first king of the restored Spanish monarchy that was to follow his death

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The investigation was opened by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado in April 2024 to determine whether Gómez had exploited her position as the prime minister's wife for private gain.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Confirming the death, Peruvian Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco Guerrero told media at a Lima hospital that 47 people were hurt - three of which are in a critical condition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“The pact has failed,” said Juan Carlos Albizu-Campos Espiñeira, an economist at the Christian Center for Reflection and Dialogue in Havana.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Alcaraz surprisingly split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in December after seven hugely successful years together, with assistant coach Samuel Lopez taking over.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“I’d be honored if you could join me and my husband Juan Carlos and our daughter Palomita this evening for Shabbat dinner.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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