Historedia
Person

Ferdinand VII

Events
9
Episodes
15
Years
1808–1834

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ferdinand VII, 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. Bayonne dynastic crisis: Ferdinand VII's abdication and the Bayonne Statute

    1808–1809

    Role: Abdicated King of Spain

    1. 6 May 1808 · Unlocated abdication site; Ferdinand was subsequently held at the Château de Valençay in FranceAbdication of Ferdinand VII

      Ferdinand VII abdicated as King of Spain on 6 May 1808, after Charles IV had renounced his rights to the crown in favor of Napoleon.

    2. 6 July 1808 · BayonneApproval of the Bayonne Statute

      Joseph Bonaparte approved the Bayonne Statute in July 1808 as the intended basis for his rule as King of Spain.

    3. 14 January 1809 · Unlocated act of the British governmentBritish Recognition of Ferdinand VII

      On 14 January 1809 the British government acknowledged Ferdinand VII as king of Spain, after the Council of Castile had declared the Bayonne abdications null and void.

  2. Dos de Mayo uprising in Madrid and the Príncipe Pío executions

    1808

    Role: Restored King of Spain (1814)

    1. 2 May 1808 · Puerta del SolMadrid Uprising

      Civilians in Madrid rebelled against French occupation troops on 2 May 1808, leading to fierce combat in the Puerta del Sol.

  3. Paraguay's governor and Cabildo declare loyalty to Ferdinand VII

    1810

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 24 July 1810 · AsunciónCabildo Declaration of Loyalty

      Governor Velasco convened a Cabildo in Asunción to reject the Primera Junta and affirm loyalty to King Ferdinand VII.

  4. Ferdinand VII abolishes the Spanish Constitution of 1812

    1814

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 1814 · SpainAbolition of the Constitution of 1812

      Ferdinand VII dissolved the Cortes and abrogated the Constitution of 1812, re-establishing absolute monarchy in Spain.

  5. French garrison leaves Barcelona, restoring Spanish Bourbon rule

    1814

    Role: King of Spain

    1. May 1814 · BarcelonaFrench Evacuation of Barcelona

      The French garrison left Barcelona in May 1814, ending the occupation period from 1812 to 1814 and restoring Spanish Bourbon rule.

  6. Trienio Liberal begins with Cádiz insurrection

    1820

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 1 January 1820 · Cabezas de San JuanMutiny at Cabezas de San Juan

      Rafael del Riego led a mutiny on 1 January 1820, proclaiming the restoration of the 1812 Constitution.

    2. 9 March 1820 · SpainAcceptance of the Constitution

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

  7. Congress of Verona authorizes French intervention in Spain

    1822–1823

    Role: King of Spain

    1. October–December 1822 · Congress of VeronaCongress of Verona Authorization

      The Congress of Verona authorized French intervention in Spain, overriding British opposition and granting France a mandate to restore the Spanish monarchy.

    2. 22 January 1823 · Congress of VeronaSecret Treaty of January 1823

      A secret treaty signed at Verona in January 1823 formalized the French mandate to intervene in Spain, excluding Britain.

    3. 28 January 1823 · FranceMobilization of the Hundred Thousand Sons

      Louis XVIII announced the mobilization of the Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis to restore Ferdinand VII's absolute power.

  8. Isabella II becomes Queen of Spain; First Carlist War begins

    1833

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 1833 · SpainCarlist Revolt

      Carlos de Borbón challenged the succession, claiming legitimacy and initiating the First Carlist War against the regency government.

    2. 29 September 1833 · SpainDeath of Ferdinand VII

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

  9. The Spanish Inquisition is suppressed by royal decree

    1834

    Role: Former Monarch

    1. 15 July 1834 · unspecifiedAbolition by Royal Decree

      Regent Maria Christina abolished the Inquisition by Royal Decree on 15 July 1834, with approval from Cabinet President Francisco Martínez de la Rosa.

Sources

  1. Ferdinand VII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. The Third of May 1808 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
  3. Independence of Paraguay Wikipedia
  4. Peninsular War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  5. Trienio Liberal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  6. Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  7. Spanish Inquisition Wikipedia
  8. History of Spain (1808–1874) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21