Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy
Following the protests by France, Leopold had withdrawn his acceptance in July 1870. This was already considered a diplomatic defeat for Prussia.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1865-1909
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Leopold II Biography and Timeline
Follow Leopold II through 5 dated historical records for Spain.
Leopold II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1870
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy
In early 1870, the German Prince Leopold, of the Roman Catholic cadet branch Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, had been offered the vacant Spanish throne.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1865-1909
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy
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
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1865-1909
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Candidacy
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.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1865-1909
Succession
Offerred the throne by the head of the provisional Spanish Government, Marshal Prim
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1865-1909
Records, sources and methodology
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