Alfonso Xiii King Of Spain Collection

King and Queen of Spain, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
King and Queen of Spain, 1910.

Visit of the King of Spain Alfonso XIII in Paris, 1905 (b/w photo)
ELD4937936 Visit of the King of Spain Alfonso XIII in Paris, 1905 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the King of Spain Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) in paris

Portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, (1886-1941)
JAB5036875 Portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, (1886-1941).; (add.info.: Portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, (1886-1941).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print)
5617221 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print); (add.info.: showing King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Britain driving with the Spanish King and Queen)

caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII
5617219 caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII; (add.info.: Illustration from L'Assiette au Beurre)

Anarchist attack on King Alfonso XIII of Spain, rue de Rivoli, Paris. Engraving, Le petit journal, June 11, 1905
XEE4180878 Anarchist attack on King Alfonso XIII of Spain, rue de Rivoli, Paris. Engraving, Le petit journal, June 11, 1905.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Madrid. Spain (1902) External view of the Congress on May 17, 1902 (photo)
AIS5340705 Madrid. Spain (1902) External view of the Congress on May 17, 1902 (photo); (add.info.: Madrid. Spain (1902) External view of the Congress Political Majority of King Alfonso XIII

King Alphonso of Spain and his Mother Christina, the Queen Regent, 1890. Creator: Fernando Debas
King Alphonso of Spain and his Mother Christina, the Queen Regent, 1890

Alfonso XIII, The young King of Spain, 1888. Creator: Professor Koppay
Alfonso XIII, The young King of Spain, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Alfonso XIII King of Spain (b / w photo)
1039512 Alfonso XIII King of Spain (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfonso XIII King of Spain)

Alfonso XIII. King of Spain, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson
Alfonso XIII. King of Spain, 1910. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941). The posthumous son of Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII was proclaimed king at his birth, although his mother, Queen Maria Christina

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Alfonso XIII, the last king of Spain before the country became a republic in 1931, was known for his turbulent reign marked by political instability and social unrest. Despite being crowned at a young age in 1886, Alfonso struggled to maintain control over his kingdom as Spain faced numerous challenges including economic crises, military defeats, and growing republican sentiment. Throughout his reign, Alfonso attempted to modernize Spain and promote industrialization while also trying to uphold traditional monarchical values. However, his efforts were often overshadowed by political scandals and controversies that eroded public trust in the monarchy. Despite these challenges, Alfonso XIII was a charismatic figure who enjoyed popularity among certain segments of Spanish society. He was known for his love of hunting and sports as well as his extravagant lifestyle. Ultimately, Alfonso's reign came to an end with the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic in 1931 following widespread protests against his government. He lived out the rest of his life in exile until his death in Rome in 1941. Alfonso XIII's legacy remains complex and controversial, with some viewing him as a symbol of outdated monarchy while others see him as a tragic figure caught up in tumultuous times.