Spain in the 19th century. By mcpr 1789 French Revolution 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte declares himself Emperor. After the war, Napoleon declared the revolution over and made himself Emperor of France. 1808 Joseph Bonaparte, king of Spain. 1808 2nd May. People rise up against the French. 1808 3rd May. People were executed by French army. Period: 1808 to 1814 Independence War Period: 1808 to 1814 Joseph Bonaparte 1812 The first Constitution was written in Cadiz. 1814 Fernando VII returns to Spain. Period: 1814 to 1833 Fernando VII king of Spain 1820 Fernando VII accepts the Constitution (Rafael de Riego) 1823 Fernando VII revokes Constitution. Absolute monarchy. 1830 Fernando VII revokes the salic law. 1833 Fernando VII dies. Mª Cristina, regent (Isabel II). Period: 1833 to 1840 1st. Carlist war. Period: 1833 to 1843 Mª Cristina, regent. 1843 Isabel II, queen of Spain. Period: 1843 to 1868 Isabel II, queen of Spain. Period: 1846 to 1849 2nd. Carlist war. 1868 Isabel II leaves Spain. 1870 Amadeo I de Saboya, king of Spain. Period: 1870 to 1873 Amadeo I, king of Spain Period: 1872 to 1876 3rd. Carlist war. 1873 Amadeo I de Saboya steps down. 1st Republic. 1874 Alfonso XII, king of Spain. Period: 1874 to 1885 Alfonso XII, king of Spain. 1886 Alfonso XIII, king of Spain. Period: 1886 to 1931 Alfonso XIII, king of Spain.