Description: (First Lady)
María del Carmen Polo y Martínez-Valdés held a prominent position in Spanish society as the wife of dictator Francisco Franco. She played a key role in censoring the press during Franco's regime, influencing media content. Additionally, she was granted the Lordship of Meirás by Juan Carlos I in acknowledgment of her status and contributions. Carmen Polo's professional life was closely linked to her husband's political career, where she had power and influence in shaping public discourse and controlling information dissemination.