Alfonso XII, also known as El Pacificador, was King of Spain from 29 December 1874 to his death in 1885.
Formal portrait, 1875
A young Alfonso with his mentor, the Duke of Sesto
Alfonso surrounded by his relative European monarchs and their spouses at Homburg Castle in 1883. Edward VII, Wilhelm I and Carlos I can be seen amongst others
Photograph of Alfonso XII, c. 1884
Glorious Revolution (Spain)
The Glorious Revolution took place in Spain in 1868, resulting in the deposition of Queen Isabella II. The success of the revolution marked the beginning of the Sexenio Democrático with the installment of a provisional government.
Revolution of 1868 "La Gloriosa", allegorical cartoon of 1874 published in the magazine La Flaca
The Puerta del Sol on 29 September 1868.
Battle of Alcolea on 28 September 1868
General Juan Prim, an architect of the 1868 revolution against Queen Isabella II.