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Charles aceeded to the throne at the age of 40 and left power in the hands of his prime minister, Manuel Godoy.
During his reign, the political crisis of the Old regime began, influenced by the french revolution. -
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During his reign, he stablished a conservative political system in which the king had executive power and could propose laws.He made several reforms (establishment of rights for prisoners, abolition of torture...etc.)
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During this war, the Supreme Central Junta assumed power and summonded the Cortes of Cadiz (to approve laws and the constitution of 1812)
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He returned to spain after the war, and was recieved with joy.His reign was divided into three main stages
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Ferdinand VII abolished the constitution of 1812 and persecuted the liberals.
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Ferdinand swore allegiance to the Constitution of Cadiz and reestablished the Cortes of Cadiz
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This french army invaded Spain and allowed the king to restore absolutism.
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Ferdinand changed the law that prevented women from inheriting the throne, because he wanted his daughter to be the heir. The absolutists oposed and supported Don Carlos (the king´s brother) and the liberals favoured Isabella.
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It ended in 1839
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During this period regency was given to Maria Christina (Isabella´s mother and General Espartero)
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Isabella II acceded to the throne with three years old, while she was minor, regency was given to her mother,until she had legal age to govern.
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It ended in 1849
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