Spanish Revolution of 1854

The Spanish Revolution of 1854, also known by the name Vicalvarada, started with a confrontation between rebel troops under General Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan and government troops near the village of Vicálvaro.

Episode of the 1854 Revolution in the Puerta del Sol, by Eugenio Lucas Velázquez.

This incident was followed by a military coup and a popular uprising, which occurred between June 28 and July 28, 1854 during the reign of Isabella II of Spain.

The Spanish Revolution ended the moderate decade (Década moderada) (1844-1854) and started the progressive biennium (Bienio progresista) (1854-1856).

Bibliography

  • Urquijo y Goitia, José Ramón de (1984). La revolución de 1854 en Madrid. Madrid: Instituto de Historia "Jerónimo Zurita."; CSIC. ISBN 84-00-05689-2.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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