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7 unusual facts about Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies


Episodios Nacionales

The divided Spain of the First Carlist War and the Regency of Maria Cristina is the setting of the following episodes, which revolve around the romantic Fernando Calpeña.

Isla Cristina

Isla Cristina was given its current name on April 12, 1834 in honor of Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies

Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies

When on 13 August 1836 the soldiers on duty at the summer palace La Granja mutinied and forced the regent to grant a constitution, it was generally, though wrongly, believed that they overcame her reluctance by seizing Muñoz, whom they called her guapo, or fancy man, and threatening to shoot him.

San Ildefonso

On 12 August 1836 at La Granja, some of the Liberal leaders compelled Queen Christina to sign a decree restoring the Constitution of 1812.

Sor Patrocinio

Once the regency of María Cristina had terminated and Isabel II had become queen in her own right, Sor Patrocinio was permitted to return to Madrid.

Torrelavega

Continuous population growth and industrial development enabled Torrelavega to attain city status in 1895 from the Queen Regent Maria Christina of Bourbon, Princess of the Two Sicilies.

Xunta de Galicia

In 1833 the Xunta was dismantled following the provincial division engaged in Spain by minister Javier de Burgos, under the regency of Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies.



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