Isabella II

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  • Isabella II Born

    Isabella II Born

    The only heir of Ferdinand VII, by his fourth wife Maria Christina
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    Carlist War

  • King Ferdinand VII Dies

    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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    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

    Concordat of 1851

    Between Queen Isabella II and the Pope Pius IX

  • Revolution of 1854

    Against corruption in the Moderates' government
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    Progressive Biennuim

    The Progressives, led by Baldomero Espartero, ruled
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    Last Years of the Reign

    Liberal Moderates and the Liberal Union in power
  • Liberal Union Created

    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