Historedia
Episode 2 of 2

Death of Ferdinand VII

When
29 September 1833
Where
Spain
Part of
Isabella II becomes Queen of Spain; First Carlist War begins

Ferdinand VII died on 29 September 1833, ending his reign and triggering the succession crisis that led to the First Carlist War.

Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, died on 29 September 1833. His death created a power vacuum. His brother Carlos immediately revolted, claiming to be the legitimate king. This event marked the beginning of the conflict between Carlists and Liberals over the succession.

Sources

  1. Ferdinand VII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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