Historedia
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Acceptance of the Constitution

When
9 March 1820
Where
Spain
Part of
Trienio Liberal begins with Cádiz insurrection

Ferdinand VII accepted the 1812 Constitution on 9 March 1820, starting the Liberal Triennium.

Despite the rebels' weakness, the King accepted the constitution, granting power to liberal ministers. This event marked the beginning of the Trienio Liberal, a period of liberal rule in Spain. The revolt led by Rafael del Riego had forced the King to restore the constitution.

Sources

  1. Trienio Liberal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Ferdinand VII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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