Modern Spain I

By IsaCastejon

  • 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