1808. May 2nd.
War of Independence
(1808-1814)
Spanish Politics during the 19th Century
This is a schematic introduction to the state of Spanish politics during the 19th Century
José I Bonaparte forced to be king of Spain
1812
Cortes de Cádiz.
1st Constitution of Spain.
Liberal text
1814
King Fernando VII reinstates Absolutism
(1814-1833)
1830
King Fernando VII changes the Law of Succession so his daughter can be Queen in the future.
His brother, Infante Carlos disagrees and believes he should be the rightful heir.
1833
Fernando VII dies and Isabel is just years old.
Her mother is Queen Regent instead: Mª Cristina of Bourbon
1837
- Liberal constitution
1843
Isabel II becomes Queen
(1843-1869)
1845
- Moderate constitution
1868
Isabel is forced out of the throne.
1869
- Constitution - Parliamentary Monarchy
- Amadeo I becomes king
1873
First Spanish Republic
1874
Military restores monarchy.
1875
King Alfonso XII of Bourbon
(1875-1885)
1876
Conservative Constitution
1885
Alfonso XII dies.
The rightful heir is Alfonso XIII, who is still a baby.
His mother is Queen Regent instead: Mª Cristina of Habsbourg