1814

Fernando VII returns to the throne and declares the Constitution of 1812 illegal. This marks the return of the Absolute Monarchy.

1820

The Army, led by Miguel del Riego, forces Fernando VII to return to the Constitution and limits his powers. This period is called Liberal Triennium.

1823

With the help of the French Army, Fernando VII revokes the Constitution and becomes an absolute monarch again.

1830 

Fernando VII revokes a law that prohibits female rulers in Spain ( Ley Sálica). This means that his brother Carlos María will not inherit the throne.

1833

Fernando VII dies and is succeeded by his daughter Isabel who is 3 years old. Her mother, María Cristina de Borbón, becomes regent and supports liberalism and a Constitutional Monarchy.

Angry supporters of Carlos María who want a more traditional absolute state create a political party called the Carlists ( Carlistas). They start the First Carlist War , which lasts eight years.

1843

When Isabel II turns 13, she is old enough to rule. Her reign is very unstable, with continued fighting between the Carlists and the Liberals (Isabel supporters ), as well as among themselves.

1868 

After years of fighting and instability, a revolution forces Isabel II to abdicate.

1870

After two years of searching , a new king is named Amadeo de Saboya ( Amadeo I ). He is Italian and not very popular. In 1873,  he steps down and the First Spanish Republic is declared.