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Pragmatic sanction approved by Fernando VII. It annulled the law (Salic Law),established since 1713, which said that women couldn’t accede to the throne.
Spanish explanation -
She was the daughter of the time’s king Fernando VII and his wife María Cristina de Borbón. She was born in the Madrid’s Royal Palace. -
Isabel II was named Princess of Asturias at the age of 3 -
After his father’s death, she was crowned as Queen of Spain at only the age of 3. That is why his mother was named as kingdom’s regent. -
It took place during the most complex period of the XIX century. It was characterized by the deep processes of political changes
During the reign… -
As Isabel was crowned really early, his mother took the paper of Spanish Queen as regent.
Video of the regency -
It was caused by Isabel II’s birth and his coronation. Isabel’s aunt, Carlos María Isidro, till her birth was the crown’s principal successor; that reason made him reject the Pragmatic Sanction. So the popular division between those who were in favour of Carlos and those who were in favour of the Queen and her regent, led into this war.
First Carlist War video -
Due to the help Maria Cristina received from the liberals during the Carlist War, she had to publish this pseudo-constitution.
Explanation -
As Maria Cristina lost the popularity among the nation, General Espartero took the reins. To the extent that years went through, Espartero also lost popularity and was forced to drop out the regency.
Explanation -
Due to the regency conflicts, at the age of 13 Isabel was declared as legal aged to reign. In the picture, we can appreciate the Queen swearing the Constitution of 1837. -
In demand of the General Narváez, Isabel II signed the Constitution of 1845. A moderate constitution that slowed down the progressive reforms.
Constitution’s PDF -
At the age of 16, the government arranged a marriage with his cousin, Francisco de Asís de Borbón -
She was named María Isabel Francisca de Asís although she was known as “La Chata” -
Isabel was pregnant many times, but without success. Finally, Alfonso Francisco de Asís was born. He would later be Alfonso XII, king of Spain.
His life -
She was called Juana Amelia Adalberta Francisca de Paula. -
She was named Maria Eulalia Francisca de Asís -
Due to the Revolution of 1868, she was forced lo leave the country by train. She was exiled in France
Exile + abdication + death -
She abdicated in Paris in the name of his son, who later would be Alfonso XII. -
She died in Paris.