Uprising in Spain against General Espartero; plan to restore monarchy

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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An uprising led by General Narvaez, declaring Queen Isabella of age in order to expel General Baldomero Espartero from power, succeeds in forcing him to leave Spain. He travels to England, where he resides until a royal decree restores his titles and lands in 1848. 

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Uprising in Spain against General Espartero; plan to restore monarchy". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=4845, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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