Historedia
Person

Antonio Cánovas del Castillo

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1854–1900

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Antonio Cánovas del Castillo, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Bienio progresista revolutionary coup in Spain

    1854

    Role: Draftsman of the Manifesto

    1. 28 June 1854 · VicálvaroVicalvarada Pronunciamiento

      O'Donnell led a military uprising at Vicálvaro to demand a new government, confronting loyalist troops.

    2. 7 July 1854 · ManzanaresManifesto of Manzanares

      The Manifesto of Manzanares was issued, promising liberal reforms to secure progressive support.

    3. 19 July 1854 · SpainEspartero Appointment

      Baldomero Espartero became Prime Minister, officially opening the Progressive Biennium.

  2. Francisco Silvela becomes Prime Minister of Spain

    1899–1900

    Role: Assassinated Conservative Leader

    1. 3 May 1899 – 22 October 1900 · MadridSilvela Assumption of Office

      Francisco Silvela became Prime Minister of Spain on 3 May 1899, succeeding Práxedes Mateo Sagasta.

Sources

  1. Isabella II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Restoration (Spain) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
  3. Francisco Silvela Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22