Alfonso XII [a] (Alfonso Francisco de Asís Fernando Pío Juan María de la Concepción Gregorio Pelayo de Borbón y Borbón; 28 November 1857 – 25 November 1885), also known as El Pacificador or the Peacemaker, was King of Spain from 29 December 1874 to his death in 1885.
- 29 December 1874 – 25 November 1885
- Isabella II of Spain
Alfonso XII, Spanish king whose short reign (1874–85) gave rise to hopes for a stable constitutional monarchy in Spain. The eldest surviving son of Queen Isabella II and, presumably, her consort, the duque de Cádiz, Alfonso accompanied his mother into exile following her deposition by the Search BritannicaClick here to search
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He eventually recovered. When Alfonso came of age in May 1902, the week of his majority was marked by festivities, bullfights, balls and receptions throughout Spain. [15] He took his oath to the constitution before members of the Cortes on 17 May.
- 17 May 1886 – 14 April 1931
- Maria Christina of Austria
Powerful Facts About Alfonso XII of Spain, The Mastermind King Alfonso was born into one of the most powerful royal families in the world. It seemed that he was set on a comfortable path to the Crown, but he had just as many enemies as allies—if not more.
Jun 11, 2018 · Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) was king of Spain from 1886 to 1931. His troubled reign was characterized by violent class conflict, political instability, and dictatorship. Alfonso was born in Madrid on May 17, 1886, 6 months after the death of his father, King Alfonso XII.
King Alfonso XII was able to restore stability to the country after years of political turmoil and upheaval. However, this stability was often maintained through repression and the suppression of dissent. Economic struggles: Spain experienced economic struggles during the Restoration period, including high levels of unemployment and inflation.
The Monument to Alfonso XII ( Spanish: Monumento a Alfonso XII) is located in Buen Retiro Park ( El Retiro ), Madrid, Spain. The monument is situated on the east edge of an artificial lake near the center of the park.
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