A 1874 military coup ended Spain's first republic and restored the monarchy
A swift military intervention in 1874 brought a sudden end to Spain's struggling First Republic, paving the way for a teenage prince to return from exile and reclaim the throne.
In 1874, General Martinez Campos led a decisive military coup in Sagunto that fundamentally reshaped the Spanish government. By declaring Prince Alfonso the rightful King, Campos effectively dissolved the fragile and chaotic First Spanish Republic, which had seen four presidents in less than two years. This bold move restored the Bourbon monarchy and brought a sense of much-needed stability to a nation weary of civil unrest.
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