Historedia
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Arrival in Barcelona

When
9 January 1875
Where
Barcelona
Part of
Alfonso XII arrives in Spain to restore the monarchy

Alfonso XII landed in Barcelona on 9 January 1875, beginning his journey to Madrid to restore the monarchy.

Following the coup in Sagunto, Alfonso landed in Barcelona on 9 January 1875. He passed through Valencia, where he was acclaimed, before proceeding to Madrid. This journey symbolized the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty after the First Spanish Republic.

Sources

  1. Isabella II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Alfonso XII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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