Historedia
Person

Isabella II

Events
13
Episodes
21
Years
1833–1875

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Isabella II, 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. Isabella II becomes Queen of Spain; First Carlist War begins

    1833

    Role: Queen 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.

  2. The Spanish Inquisition is suppressed by royal decree

    1834

    Role: Monarch (minor)

    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.

  3. Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico

    1836

    Role: Spanish Monarch

    1. 1836 · SpainEstablishment of Formal Diplomatic Relations

      Formal diplomatic relations between Mexico and Spain were established in 1836, fifteen years after the war's end.

    2. 28 December 1836 · MadridSigning of the Santa María–Calatrava Treaty

      Spain recognized Mexican independence via the Santa María–Calatrava Treaty, signed in Madrid on 28 December 1836.

  4. Second Carlist War begins in Spain

    1846–1849

    Role: Queen of Spain

    1. 1846 · SpainDynastic Marriage Intrigues

      The conflict was theoretically linked to the marriage of Isabella II to the Carlist pretender Carlos Luis de Borbón.

    2. September 1846 – May 1849 · CataloniaOutbreak in Catalonia

      The war began in September 1846 as a Catalan revolt against Madrid, primarily fought by Carlists under General Ramón Cabrera.

  5. End of the Second Carlist War, 1849

    1849

    Role: Queen of Spain

    1. Early 1849 · CataloniaSuppression of Catalan Rebel Cells

      Captain-general Fernando de Córdova suppressed isolated Carlist rebel cells in Catalonia by early 1849, marking a key phase in the war's conclusion.

  6. Bienio progresista revolutionary coup in Spain

    1854

    Role: Queen of Spain

    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.

  7. Port of Iloilo opened to international trade

    1855

    Role: Queen of Spain

    1. 29 September 1855 · Iloilo City, PhilippinesRoyal Decree Opening Iloilo Port

      Queen Isabella II issued a royal decree on 29 September 1855 to open the port of Iloilo to world trade for exporting sugar and other products.

  8. Leopoldo O'Donnell takes control of the Spanish government

    1856

    Role: Queen of Spain

    1. 14-15 July 1856 · Madrid (inferred institutional locality; physical coup site not stated in sources)O'Donnell Seizes Power

      General Leopoldo O'Donnell led a coup in July 1856, ending the Progressive Biennium and taking control of the Spanish government.

  9. Province of Isabela created in the Philippines

    1856

    Role: Queen of Spain

    1. 1 May 1856 · Cagayan ValleyCreation by Royal Decree

      A royal decree issued on May 1, 1856, established the Province of Isabela to support missionary efforts in the Cagayan Valley.

  10. Alejandro Mon y Menéndez takes office as Prime Minister of Spain

    1864

    Role: Queen of Spain

    1. 1864 · SpainMon's Appointment as Prime Minister

      Alejandro Mon y Menéndez replaced Lorenzo Arrazola y García as prime minister in 1864, returning to active politics.

  11. Glorious Revolution deposes Queen Isabella II

    1868

    Role: Deposed Queen

    1. September 1868 · CádizNaval Mutiny in Cádiz

      A naval mutiny in Cádiz in September 1868 marked the beginning of the Glorious Revolution, led by Admiral Topete.

    2. 28 September 1868 · AlcoleaBattle of Alcolea

      Isabella's forces were defeated by General Serrano at the Battle of Alcolea on 28 September 1868, ending her reign.

    3. 30 September 1868 · San SebastiánExile to France

      Following the defeat at Alcolea, Isabella II left Spain for exile in France on 30 September 1868.

  12. Queen Isabella II of Spain formally abdicates

    1870

    Role: Deposed Queen of Spain

    1. 25 June 1870 · ParisRenunciation of Dynastic Rights

      Isabella II formally renounced her dynastic rights in Paris on 25 June 1870, transferring her claim to the Spanish throne to her son Alfonso.

  13. Alfonso XII arrives in Spain to restore the monarchy

    1875

    Role: Deposed Queen

    1. January 1875 · MadridArrival in Madrid

      Alfonso XII arrived in Madrid in January 1875, where he was acclaimed as the new king.

    2. 9 January 1875 · BarcelonaArrival in Barcelona

      Alfonso XII landed in Barcelona on 9 January 1875, beginning his journey to Madrid to restore the monarchy.

Sources

  1. Isabella II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Spanish Inquisition Wikipedia
  3. Mexican War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  4. Second Carlist War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  5. Leopoldo O'Donnell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  6. Isabela (province) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  7. Alejandro Mon y Menéndez Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  8. Glorious Revolution (Spain) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04