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Arrest for Conspiracy
- When
- October 1807
- Where
- El Escorial
Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias, was arrested in October 1807 for his complicity in the El Escorial Conspiracy, an attempted coup against his father.
The conspiracy aimed to secure foreign support from the French Emperor Napoleon. It was quickly discovered, leading to an investigation known as the Process of El Escorial. Ferdinand was arrested for his role in this aborted coup.
Sources
- Ferdinand VII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- El Escorial Conspiracy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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