Modern Spain I

  • Carlos IV becomes king

  • Treaty of Fountainebleu

    Manuel de Godoy and Napoleón Bonaparte: to invade Portugal
  • Mutiny of Aranjuez

    Led by Fernando (Carlos' brother) against Godoy
  • Uprising in Madrid

    2nd May 1808
  • War of Independence began

  • Spanish Constitution

    Signed up in Cádiz
  • The French were defeated and Fernando became King

  • Fernando VII died

    His wife María Cristina and General Espartero governed in regency period until Isabel (Fernando's daughter) grows up (13 years old)
  • Isabel is exiled

    There was political instability and conflict