Leopoldo O'Donnell

Events

3

Episodes

5

Years

1854–1860

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Leopoldo O'Donnell, 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: Military leader and political figure

   1. 128 June 1854 · VicálvaroVicalvarada Pronunciamiento

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

   2. 27 July 1854 · ManzanaresManifesto of Manzanares

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

   3. 319 July 1854 · SpainEspartero Appointment

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

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

   1856

   Role: General and Prime Minister

   1. 414-15 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.

3. Battle of Tétouan

   1860

   Role: Spanish General

   1. 54-6 February 1860 · Tétouan, MoroccoBattle of Tétouan

      Spanish forces defeated Moroccan tribal levies near Tétouan, leading to the city's fall on 6 February 1860.

Sources

1. Isabella II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
2. Bienio progresista Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
3. Leopoldo O'Donnell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
4. Battle of Tétouan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20