Philip V1716
Giulio Alberoni takes over the Government of Spain as the Queens confidant
Spain · Government / Government of Spain. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Giulio Alberoni takes over the Government of Spain as the Queens confidant
Charles IV leaves the Government in the hands of his wife & her lover, Manuel de Godoy
Serrano becomes dictator
Includes 3 CEDA ministers in the Government
5 members of CEDA, including Gil Robles, in new Government formed by Lerroux
Forced to resign after the "straperlo" gambling scandal & widespread corruption
Diego Martinez Barrio tries to form a new Government, but cannot obtain broad enough support
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