Ferdinand VII of Spain
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| '''Ferdinand VII''' (14 October 1784 – 29 September 1833) was twice [[list of Spanish monarchs|King of Spain]]: in 1808 and from 1813 to 1833 — the latter period in dispute with [[Joseph Bonaparte]]. He was known as "Ferdinand the Desired". | '''Ferdinand VII''' (14 October 1784 – 29 September 1833) was twice [[list of Spanish monarchs|King of Spain]]: in 1808 and from 1813 to 1833 — the latter period in dispute with [[Joseph Bonaparte]]. He was known as "Ferdinand the Desired". | ||
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| + | As Ferdinand lay dying, his new wife, [[Maria Christina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies]] had him set aside the [[Salic Law]], which would make his brother [[Infante Carlos of Spain, Count of Molina|Don Carlos]] heir to the throne instead of any female. Ferdinand was thus succeeded by his infant daughter Isabella II. Carlos revolted and said he was the legitimate king. Needing support, Maria Christina (as Regent for her daughter Isabella) turned to the liberals. She issued a decree of amnesty on 23 October 1833. Liberals who had been in exile returned and dominated Spanish politics for decades, and the [[Carlist Wars]] resulted. | ||
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Ferdinand VII (14 October 1784 – 29 September 1833) was twice King of Spain: in 1808 and from 1813 to 1833 — the latter period in dispute with Joseph Bonaparte. He was known as "Ferdinand the Desired".
Death and succession crisis
As Ferdinand lay dying, his new wife, Maria Christina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies had him set aside the Salic Law, which would make his brother Don Carlos heir to the throne instead of any female. Ferdinand was thus succeeded by his infant daughter Isabella II. Carlos revolted and said he was the legitimate king. Needing support, Maria Christina (as Regent for her daughter Isabella) turned to the liberals. She issued a decree of amnesty on 23 October 1833. Liberals who had been in exile returned and dominated Spanish politics for decades, and the Carlist Wars resulted.
