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The reigns of Fernando VII and Isabel II - Coggle Diagram
The reigns of Fernando VII and Isabel II
FERNANDO VII
The reign of Fernando VII can be divided into three periods
1820-1823 LIBERAL TRIENNIUM
Rafael del Riego led a military rebellion
In 1823, Fernando VII revoked the constitution
1823-1833 OMINOUS DECADE
Period of repressions
Problem of succesion
1814-1820 ABSOLUTISM
The end of the French occupation
He declared their constitution ilegal in 1814
He became an absolute monarch
Fernando's return to the Spanish throne
ISABEL II
Fernando VII Chose his eldest daughter, Isabel
Isabel was only 3 years old when her father died in 1833
Her mother, Mª Cristina and General Espartero ruled as regents until Isabel came to the throne at the age of 13 years old
REGENCY PERIOD
Was marked by civil wars known as the CARLIST WARS.
ISABELINOS
who supported the regent
CARLISTS
supporters of the late king's brother, Carlos
Carlists were in favour of an absolute monarchy
During Isabel II'º reign, Spain became a parliamentary monarchy
Her reign was characterised by political instability and conflicts
Isabel II exile in 1868
A provisional geverment drew up the Constitution of 1869