Alfonso XII arrives in Spain to restore the monarchy (1875)

Alfonso XII, son of the deposed Queen Isabella II, arrived in Spain in January 1875 to restore the Bourbon monarchy following a military coup that ended the First Spanish Republic. His arrival, marked by acclamation in Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid, established the ideological basis for the Restoration during the ongoing Third Carlist War.

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Background. Isabella II was deposed in 1868, leading to the First Spanish Republic. Her son Alfonso, who had studied abroad, was proclaimed King in December 1874 after General Martínez Campos led a coup in Sagunto. The Sandhurst Manifesto outlined the ideological basis for the Bourbon Restoration, setting the stage for Alfonso's return to Spain.

Arrival and Acclamation. Alfonso landed in Barcelona on 9 January 1875, passing through Valencia before arriving in Madrid. He was acclaimed everywhere during this journey. The new regime was dominated by Cánovas del Castillo, who sought to stabilize the monarchy and distance the new reign from the controversial figure of the former queen.

Political Restoration. The restoration of the Bourbon dynasty was formalized through the coup and subsequent acclamation. The new king's arrival was intended to end political instability. While the Third Carlist War continued, the establishment of the new regime under Alfonso XII marked a shift towards constitutional order and administrative stability.

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