World History · Europe

The First Carlist War

By Marc Schulman World History 2 min read

HistoryCentral · Primary Source & History

A civil war developed in Spain when Ferdinand VII died. His 2-year old daughter, dominated by his fourth wife, and his brother both claim the thrown. The church and conservative elements of the state supported Don Carlos Ferdinand's brother, while the quadruple alliance supported Isabella, Ferdinand's daughter.

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