Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy1870
Following the protests by France, Leopold had withdrawn his acceptance in July 1870. This was already considered a diplomatic defeat for Prussia.
Historical person
Leopold II Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Leopold II, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Spain.
5 records1870–18702 events0 places
Chronological biography
1870
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy1870
In early 1870, the German Prince Leopold, of the Roman Catholic cadet branch Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, had been offered the vacant Spanish throne.
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy1870
The French were not yet satisfied with this and demanded further commitments, especially a guarantee by the Prussian king that no member of any branch of his Hohenzollern family would ever be a candidate for the Spanish throne
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy1870
The Government of French Emperor Napoleon III voiced concern over a possible Spanish alliance with the Protestant House of Hohenzollern that ruled the Kingdom of Prussia, protested against it, and hinted about a war.
Succession1870
Offerred the throne by the head of the provisional Spanish Government, Marshal Prim
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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