Trienio Liberal

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Trienio Liberal

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The period (1820-1823) when Spain experienced a liberal government following a military uprising.

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Origins & Early Life

The Trienio Liberal, ([ˈtɾjenjo liβeˈɾal], lit. 'Liberal Triennium') or Three Liberal Years, was a period of three years in Spain between 1820 and 1823 when a liberal government ruled Spain after a military uprising in January 1820 by the lieutenant-colonel Rafael del Riego against the absolutist rule of Ferdinand VII.

Career & Major Achievements

It ended in 1823 when, with the approval of the crowned heads of Europe, a French army invaded Spain and reinstated the King's absolute power. This invasion is known in France as the "Spanish Expedition" (expédition d’Espagne) and in Spain as the "Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis." King Ferdinand VII provoked widespread unrest, particularly in the army, by refusing to accept the liberal Spanish Constitution of 1812.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The King sought to reclaim the Spanish colonies in the Americas that had recently revolted successfully, consequently depriving Spain of an essential source of revenue. In January 1820, soldiers assembled at Cádiz for an expedition to South America, angry over infrequent pay, bad food, and poor quarters, mutinied under the leadership of Rafael del Riego.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1812: 1812 Milestone — " King Ferdinand VII provoked widespread unrest, particularly in the army, by refusing to accept the liberal Spanish Constitution of 1812.
2. 1820: 1820 Milestone — 'Liberal Triennium') or Three Liberal Years, was a period of three years in Spain between 1820 and 1823 when a liberal government ruled Spain after a military uprising in January 1820 by the lieutenant-colonel Rafael del Riego against the absolutist rule of Ferdinand VII.
3. 1823: 1823 Milestone — It ended in 1823 when, with the approval of the crowned heads of Europe, a French army invaded Spain and reinstated the King's absolute power.

Notable Quotes by Trienio Liberal

“Pledging fealty to the 1812 Constitution” (1820)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Trienio Liberal

True or False: “True or False: The Trienio Liberal ended because the Spanish people successfully established a permanent, self-sustaining constitutional monarchy.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The Trienio Liberal ended in 1823 due to a French army invasion, which reinstated the King's absolute power, thereby failing to establish a permanent constitutional system.

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