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Isabella II Born
The only heir of Ferdinand VII, by his fourth wife Maria Christina -
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Carlist War
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King Ferdinand VII Dies
The thrown was inherited by Isabella II, his only child, rather than by his brother, Carlos, but his widow Maria Christina took regency as Isabella II was just three years old. -
Constitution of 1837
Was in use until 1845 -
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Reign of Isabella II
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Period: to
Moderate Decade
The Moderates, led by Narvaez, ruled -
Guardia Civil Created
Under Narvaez -
Constitution of 1845
A more moderate Constitution to replace the Constitution of 1837 -
Concordat of 1851
Between Queen Isabella II and the Pope Pius IX -
Revolution of 1854
Against corruption in the Moderates' government -
Period: to
Progressive Biennuim
The Progressives, led by Baldomero Espartero, ruled -
Period: to
Last Years of the Reign
Liberal Moderates and the Liberal Union in power -
Liberal Union Created
General Leopoldo O'Donnell created a centrist party whole ideas fell between those of the Moderate and Progressive Parties. -
Pact of Ostend
Signed by Democrats, Republicans, Liberal Unionists, and Progressives in the Belgian city of Ostend
