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Carlos IV
Carlos IV becomes king of Spain, right before the French Revolution starts. He has 2 sons: Fernando and Carlos. -
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Carlos IV
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Napoleon Bonaparte
The French Revolution ends when Napoleon Bonaparte takes control and becomes the Emperor of France. -
French invasion
Napoleon and Carlos IV agree to conquer Portugal and divide its territory. However, Napoleon invades Spain instead. -
Fernando VII
Fernando, the son of Carlos IV, was opposed to this agreement so he forces his father Carlos IV to abdicate and becomes king Fernando VII. -
José Bonaparte
However, when Napoleon and the French gained power, he forced Fernando VII to abdicate and chose José Bonaparte, his brother, to be the king of Spain. -
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The War of Independence
Spanish people fought against the French invasion and with the help of the British they won. -
Fernando VII
The War of Independence ends and Fernando VII becomes the King of Spain again. This means the return of absolutism. -
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Fernando VII
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Isabel II