Carmen Polo was born on June 11, 1900 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. She was married to Francisco Franco. She died on February 6, 1988 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
'King Juan Carlos of Spain' made her the 1st Señora (Lady) of Meirás Grandee of Spain with the title of Doña in 1975, after her and her husband's summer residence.