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1879 in Spain

Explore 3 historical events and records for Spain in 1879.

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Historical records for Spain in 1879

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March

7 March 1879

Prime Minister of Spain

Campos, Arsenio Martinez · Prime Minister of Spain · Government / Government of Spain

Appointed Prime Minister of Spain

December

9 December 1879

Prime Minister of Spain

Canovas del Castillo, Antonio · Prime Minister of Spain · Government / Government of Spain

Appointed Prime Minister of Spain, 3rd term

Other events (month unknown)

1879

Assassination of Ramon Blanco y Erenas

Blanco y Erenas · Governor General · Government / Government of Spain

Assassination of Ramon Blanco y Erenas

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