Petroleum Revolution
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The Petroleum Revolution was a libertarian and syndicalist leaning workers' revolution that took place in Alcoy, Alicante, Spain in 1873. The event derives its name from the petroleum-soaked torches c
Murder of Agustí Albors, the mayor of Alcoy
Alcoy City Hall building, burned down during the Petroleum Revolution.
Sexenio Democrático
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The Sexenio Revolucionario or Sexenio Democrático is a six-year period in the history of Spain that spans from 1868 and 1874.
Petroleum Revolution
…Petroleum Revolution Part of the Sexenio Democrático Murder of Agustí Albors, the mayor of Alcoy Date 9 July– 13 July 1873 Location Alcoy, Spain Result Victory of the Spanish republican government…
Political cartoon criticizing the Sexenio (1874)