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King Ferdinand VII abolishes the Spanish Constitution of 1812, returning Spain to absolutism.

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Spanish Constitution of 1812

First Constitution of Spain

The Political Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy, also known as the Constitution of Cádiz and nicknamed La Pepa, was the first Constitution of Spain and one of the earliest codified constitutions in world history. The Constitution was ratified on 19 March 1812 by the Cortes of…
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Absolute monarchy

Form of government in which the monarch has absolute power

Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy in which the sovereign is the sole source of political power, unconstrained by constitutions, legislatures or other checks on their authority.
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May 4

Day of the year

May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 241 days remain until the end of the year.
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