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  Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Alfonso XIII Spain
Alfonso ruled under the regency of his mother until 1902, during which time Spain lost her colonial possessions in the Philippines and Cuba to the USA.
Alfonso's reign was marked by civil unrest and he survived several assassination attempts.
The grandson of Alfonso XIII, he was educated in Switzerland and in Spain.
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 Alfonso XIII
Alfonso, the posthumous son of Alfonso XII and Maria Christina of Austria, wa
In 1906 Alfonso XIII married Princess Ena of Battenberg, granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
Alfonso XIII became increasingly autocratic and in 1909 was condemned for ordering the execution of the radical leader, Ferrer Guardia, in Barcelona.
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 Alfonso XIII
The ALFONSO XIII was not yet fully operational at the outbreak of the Spanish American War in spite of work having begun on her in 1891.
ALFONSO XIII was partially completed by 1896 so that she could be used for training operations.
While Camara was forming his squadron, the ALFONSO XIII was sent to Cadiz on May 7, 1898 to be includedwith it.
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 Alfonso XIII, king of Spain — FactMonster.com
Alfonso XIII, 1886–1941, king of Spain (1886–1931), posthumous son and successor of Alfonso XII.
Although Alfonso enjoyed some personal popularity, the monarchy was threatened by social unrest in the newly industrialized areas, by Catalan agitation for autonomy, by dissatisfaction with the constant fighting in Morocco, and by the rise of socialism and anarchism.
After the municipal elections of 1931 showed an overwhelming republican majority, Alfonso “suspended the exercise of royal power” and went into exile (Apr. 14, 1931).
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 Hotel Alfonso XIII *****,Old Quarter, Sevilla, Andalucia - Spain
Conceived to be the most luxurious hotel in Europe when it was commissioned in 1928, the splendor of the Hotel Alfonso XIII embodies the tradition, hospitality, aesthetic genius, and harmony of life that characterizes Seville.
Hotel Alfonso XIII is strategically situated in the heart of Seville, by the historical Tobacco Factory - now the University - and the ancient Torre del Oro.
Cruz district, the Hotel Alfonso XIII is considered a city landmark and an icon of the Andalusian grace.
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 Alfonso XIII of Spain Summary
Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) was king of Spain from 1886 to 1931.
Alfonso XIII of Spain (May 17, 1886 – February 28, 1941), King of Spain, posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, was proclaimed King at his birth.
As Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena were returning from the wedding they narrowly escaped the assassination attempted by the anarchist Mateu Morral; instead, the bomb explosion killed or injured many bystanders and members of the royal procession.
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El 17 de Mayo de 1902, Alfonso XIII juraba la constitución de 1876 y comenzaba su reinado abriendo así lo que podríamos llamar el tercer tiempo de la restauración.
El reinado de Alfonso XIII se inició prácticamente en vísperas de una grave crisis de los partidos del “Turno” que se plasmaría, en 1903, en las tensiones internas del Partido Conservador y en la fragmentación que sufrió el Partido Liberal tras la muerte de Sagasta a comienzos de ese año.
Alfonso XIII alcanza la mayoría de edad y es proclamado rey tras jurar la constitución.
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 Seville Hotel Alfonso XIII - A Westin Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Conceived to be the most luxurious hotel in Europe when it was commissioned in 1928, the Alfonso XIII still remains one of Spain's most prestigious properties and reflects the grace of Andalucia's Arab heritage.
In the centre of the city of Carmen on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, set between the 12th Century Alcazar Palace and the 15th Century Cathedral, the hotel public areas surround a courtyard adorned by mosaic tiled arcades and fountains.
Gastronomy is a pillar of the hotel's prestige and the kitchen at the Alfonso XIII is considered to be among the finest in Seville.
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 Alfonso XIII Hotel Seville - Special Internet Rates at HotelClub
Located in the heart of Seville and just a few steps from the Giralda and Alcazar, the Alfonso XIII Hotel is a symbol of the Andalusian grace.
Composed of two different rooms, the Alfonso Bar is a place where guests can sample a wide variety of wines, beers and sophisticated cocktails.
Alfonso XIII Hotel offers 6 rooms of exceptional grand decor for meetings and functions.
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 Alfonso XIII - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), king of Spain (1886-1931), whose reign was marked by revolutionary, antidynastic uprisings, notably in Madrid and...
Class: You can measure the social…, Dictators: I picked Franco out when he was a nobody.
In 1197 he married Berengaria, daughter of his first cousin King Alfonso VIII of Castile and...
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 Historia - La Monarquía Hispánica - Los Borbones - Alfonso XIII
Como hijo póstumo de Alfonso XII y María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena, su reinado empezó desde su nacimiento; por ello, su madre ejerció como regente hasta 1902.
Alfonso XIII vivió en el exilio diez años, hasta su muerte en 1941, en Roma, donde vivió sus últimos años de vida.
Alfonso XIII y su reinado (1902-1931): una historia controvertida.
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 Spanish 5 Peseta Silver Crown Coins of Alphonso XIII
Alfonso XIII on Obverse of 1894 Spanish 5 Pesetas
Alfonso III started his regal career at an extremely early age, being proclaimed king at birth on 17th May 1886, his father Alfonso XII having died of tuberculosis on 25th November 1885.
There are two dates on each coin, the larger one being the year of authorisation, and the smaller date, the last two figures of which are shown incuse on the small star to the right of the larger date, is the date of striking.
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 WESTIN ALFONSO XIII - AirTravel.com information, rates & reviews
Conceived to be one of the most luxurious hotels in Europe when it was commissioned in 1928, the Alfonso XIII remains one of Spain's most prestigious Hotels and a symbol of the sunny grace and opulence of Seville.
The Hotel Alfonso XIII is located in the heart of the city's historical center.
ALFONSO BAR, The Alfonso Bar is located in the lobby of the Hotel next to the splendid Gallery and open air terrace.
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 Alfonso XIII, king of Spain. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: )
An attempt was made to kill the couple on their wedding day, the first of several assassination attempts.
Although Alfonso enjoyed some personal popularity, the monarchy was threatened by social unrest in the newly industrialized areas, by Catalan agitation for autonomy, by dissatisfaction with the constant fighting in Morocco, and by the rise of socialism and anarchism.
After keeping Spain out of World War I, Alfonso, dissatisfied with the functioning of parliamentary government, supported Gen. Miguel Primo de Rivera in establishing (1923) a military dictatorship.
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 Revolución y Contrarrevolución en España (1)
Alfonso XIII fue obligado a abandonar la corona e iniciar el camino del exilio.
Alfonso XIII no era un personaje menos odiado que Primo de Rivera y a pesar de todo, la burguesía intentaba una y otra vez rescatar el papel de la Monarquía hasta que comprendió, por la fuerza de los hechos, que esto era imposible.
Después vendría la de los obreros austríacos en 1934.A pesar de la tragedia alemana y austríaca, la obra contrarrevolucionaria de la burguesía se encontró con un obstáculo colosal: la revolución de los obreros españoles, que respondieron con las armas en la mano al avance del fascismo.
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 Alfonso XIII, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The dictatorship was very welcomed by many social sectors in the first years: it finished with the war of Morocco (landing of Lavenders in 1925) and it developed a work of social order and of increment of the public works.
After the definitive failure of Cousin of Rivera in 1930, XIII Alfonso tried to restore the constitutional order (governments of Dámaso Berenguer and John the Baptist Aznar), but the traditional parties were resentful, and republicans, socialists and left regionalistas (like it demonstrated San Sebastian's 1930 Pact) they fought united against the monarchy.
XIII Alfonso still lived in the exile ten years.
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 Hotel Alfonso XIII - Cartagena   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Best Western Hotel Alfonso XIII is located in the city centre commercial area.
It is close to museums, the harbour and beaches.Direct approach from the Alicante-Murcia motorway.
Alfonso XIII The hotel has 53 double rooms with bathroom, television, direct telephone line, heating, safe and terrace overlooking our large and relaxing garden.
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 Biografia de Alfonso XIII
Hijo póstumo de Alfonso XII, durante su minoría de edad ejerció la Regencia su madre, María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena, quien le dio una educación eminentemente militar.
Su reinado se inició al ser declarado mayor de edad en 1902, con el país aún bajo los efectos de la reciente derrota en la guerra contra Estados Unidos y la consiguiente pérdida de los restos del imperio colonial (1898).
Pero el reinado quedó marcado por la cobertura que prestó don Alfonso al golpe de Estado del general Primo de Rivera en 1923 y la dictadura que éste implantó, decisión que le haría perder el Trono.
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 Royalty.nu - The History of Spain - The Spanish Royal Family
Alfonso X, the Wise (1221-1284), king of Castille and Leon from 1252, is noted as a patron of science and the arts.
This is a translation of the "Chronica de Alfonso X," commisioned by Alfonso XI in the 14th century to memorialize his grandfather.
Alfonso X and the Cantigas De Santa Maria: A Poetic Biography by Joseph F. O'Callaghan.
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 ebookers.com Holidays Alfonso XIII   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Come evening, don't miss the chance to hear Flamenco in its home city, and enjoy delectable nibbles as you wander from tapas bar to tapas bar - after all, it was Seville that gave the world this most Spanish of traditions.
Named after the king who commissioned this luxury hotel in 1928, the Alfonso XIII remains Seville's most luxurious residence.
A true monument of Andalusian revival architecture, the Alfonso XIII embodies the tradition, hospitality, style and warm of the Spanish south.
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 S.S.Alfonso XIII | TIME
This was the Alfonso XIII, of 30,000 tons, reputedly the most expensive ship, ton for ton, ever to call at Manhattan.
The dining-rooms and salons of the Alfonso XIII are in the rich 17th Century Spanish style, hung with priceless Goya tapestries.
When the Alfonso XIII docked, last week, there strode down her gangplank the Count de Guelle, Marquis de Comillas, "the richest grandee of Castile" ($150,000,000.
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 El vapor Alfonso XIII en la Guerra Hispano Americana - 1898   (Site not responding. Last check: )
El Alfonso XIII llegó el 4 de mayo burlando el bloqueo naval impuesto por la Armada americana, hecho que le dio gran fama.
El Alfonso XIII tuvo que permanecer en Puerto Rico algún tiempo por su imposibilidad de seguir a Cuba debido al bloqueo.
De todos los barcos que estaban en Puerto Rico durante la Guerra Hispano Americana sólo el Alfonso XIII desarrollaba una velocidad aceptable, incluso comparándolo con los americanos, por eso logró burlar todos los bloqueos a que se enfrentó.
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 Alfonso XIII - Seville Luxury Holidays
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Their unrivalled experience and personal touch will ensure that your Seville Luxury Holiday at Alfonso XIII with be an unforgettable experience.
Themed around the style of an ancient Moorish Palace, the Alfonso XIII commissioned by the king of the same name in 1928, has a delightfully exotic appeal.
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 Alfonso XIII Hotel - Sevilla - Críticas de Alfonso XIII Hotel - TripAdvisor
We arrived at the Alfonso on the 2nd of January after spending 3 nights in Barcelona and 4 nights in Madrid at hotels booked through the...
Everytime we stay at the Alfonso is great, rooms are huge and very nice.The staff is friendly and there is a computer that guests can use for internet access, is free.The decor is so beautiful.The...
After paging through several Seville guide books I was not surprised to find the Alfonso XIII Hotel is one of Spain’s most charming hotels.
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 Hotel Alfonso XIII - Luxury Seville Hotels at Luxedo.com
Named for the king who commissioned it in 1928, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville was designed to be Europe's most luxurious hotel.
Situated among the arches and arabesques of the historic city center of Seville, the Hotel Alfonso XIII is only minutes from the Reales Alcázares and Plaza de España.
Built to house the heads of state at the 1929 Great Ibero-American Exhibition, the Hotel Alfonso XIII continues a tradition of luxury.
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 SUPERCARS.NET - Comprehensive Specifications, Galleries & Forums since 1996
Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, took a great liking the Hispano-Suiza marque.
At times, he was known to have over 30 fine examples in his fleet.
Recognizing his loyalty, the Company renamed the Type 15T to the Alfonso XIII.
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 Luxury Collection Seville Hotels: Hotel Alfonso XIII - Hotel Rooms at luxury.com
Named for the king who commissioned it in 1928, Hotel Alfonso XIII was designed to be Europe’s most luxurious hotel and adheres to the same mission one century later.
Preserving true Spanish beauty and providing attentive service, Hotel Alfonso XIII has been named to “Top 75 Hotels in Europe”, 2005 and 2006 Gold Lists and a 2004 Readers' Choice winner.
Built to house the heads of state at the 1929 Great Ibero-American Exhibition, the Hotel Alfonso XIII continues a tradition of luxury in every room.
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 Westin Alfonso Xiii Hotel, Seville ,Spain - Discount Westin Alfonso Xiii Hotel in Seville
Named for the king who commissioned it in 1928, Hotel Alfonso XIII, A Westin Hotel, Seville was designed to be Europe's most luxurious hotel.
Situated among the arches and arabesques of the historic city center of Seville, the Hotel Alfonso XIII is only minutes from the Reales Alcαzares and Plaza de Espaρa.
The hotel is situated in the heart of the city, just a minutes walk from the Alfonso XIII Canal and the Puente Generalisimo Bridge
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 Hotel Alfonso XIII - Seville - Reviews of Hotel Alfonso XIII Sevilla
The Hotel Alfonso XIII was built for the 1929 Sevilla Expo.
The most characteristic part of Hotel Alfonso XIII is its inner patio surrounded by a gallery which becomes the center of the Hotel’s life, like a worldly cloister with lounges providing intimacy or the ideal setting for a chat next to the bar.
The arches in the patio are inlaid with a freeze of polychrome tiles featuring historical characters in the purest Renaissance style.
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