In 1981 , he was raised into the Spanish nobility by King Juan Carlos of Spain and given the hereditary title of `` Duque de Suárez '' ( Duke of Suárez ) , together with the title Grande de España ( English : Grandee of Spain ) following his resignation as Prime Minister and in recognition of his role in the transition to democracy .
In 1981 , he was raised into the Spanish nobility by King Juan Carlos of Spain and given the hereditary title of `` Duque de Suárez '' ( Duke of Suárez ) , together with the title Grande de España ( English : Grandee of Spain ) following his resignation as Prime Minister and in recognition of his role in the change to democracy .