Ferdinand VII Biography

Birth of Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon

Abdication of his father, Charles IV

Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon

Ferdinand VII is arrested by Napoleon, 1808-14

Succeeds as King of Spain

Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon. Abdication of his father, Charles IV. 18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

The Supreme Central Governing Junta is established, ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

The Supreme Central Governing Junta is established, ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

A Supreme Council of Regency is established, ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

A Supreme Council of Regency is established, ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII

Venezuela declares its independence

Venezuela declares its independence

The Cortes passes a liberal constitution under a hereditary monarch. Ferdinand VII repudiates the liberal constitution

Restored as King of Spain

Ferdinand VII is restored after the fall of Napoleon

Upon the return of Fernando VII the Regency is dissolved

Upon the return of Fernando VII the Regency is dissolved

Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate

Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate. A successful liberal uprising against repressive policies

Spain cedes Folrida to the USA

Ferdinand VII is restored by the French, he continues tyrannical rule

Issues the Pragmatic Sanction allowing his daughter to inherit the Spanish crown.

Death of Ferdinand VII