The term 'Axis Leader' refers to the four major political figures who led the Axis Powers during World War II. These leaders were Hideki Tojo of Japan, Benito Mussolini of Italy, Adolf Hitler of Germany, and Francisco Franco of Spain. Hideki Tojo was a Japanese general and Prime Minister from 1941 to 1944, and was the leader of the Japanese Empire during the war. Benito Mussolini was the leader of the Italian Fascist Party and Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943. Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party and Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Francisco Franco was the leader of the Spanish Nationalist Party and dictator of Spain from 1939 to 1975.