Spanish 19th century

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  • Carlos IV

    Carlos IV

    Carlos IV becomes king of Spain, right before the French Revolution starts. He has 2 sons: Fernando and Carlos.
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    Carlos IV

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    Napoleon Bonaparte

    The French Revolution ends when Napoleon Bonaparte takes control and becomes the Emperor of France.
  • French invasion

    French invasion

    Napoleon and Carlos IV agree to conquer Portugal and divide its territory. However, Napoleon invades Spain instead.
  • Fernando VII

    Fernando VII

    Fernando, the son of Carlos IV, was opposed to this agreement so he forces his father Carlos IV to abdicate and becomes king Fernando VII.
  • José Bonaparte

    José Bonaparte

    However, when Napoleon and the French gained power, he forced Fernando VII to abdicate and chose José Bonaparte, his brother, to be the king of Spain.
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    The War of Independence

    Spanish people fought against the French invasion and with the help of the British they won.
  • Fernando VII

    Fernando VII

    The War of Independence ends and Fernando VII becomes the King of Spain again. This means the return of absolutism.
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    Fernando VII

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    Isabel II