SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ, Francisco (1810-1885). Spanish
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SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ, Francisco (1810-1885). Spanish
SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ, Francisco (1810-1885). Spanish military man and politician, leader of the Uni iberal (Liberal Union). He chaired the provisional government of 1868 and next year the Cortes (Parliament) appointed him as regent till the election of the new monarch. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Caylus Gallery
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Appointed Chaired Cortes Dominguez Election Francisco Liberal Monarch Parliament Provisional Regent Serrano Till Year
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Francisco Serrano y Dominguez (1810-1885): A Pivotal Figure in Spanish Politics and Military This striking oil on canvas portrait depicts Francisco Serrano y Dominguez, a prominent Spanish military man and politician who played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the late 19th century. Born in 1810, Serrano y Dominguez rose to prominence as a leader of the Unión Liberal (Liberal Union), a political group that advocated for constitutional reform and the separation of church and state in Spain. In 1868, following a wave of popular uprisings known as the Revolution of 1868, Serrano y Dominguez chaired the provisional government that took power in Madrid. The following year, the newly constituted Cortes (Parliament) appointed him as regent, tasked with governing Spain until the election of a new monarch. Serrano y Dominguez served in this capacity until 1871, when Amadeo I, the first Spanish king of the Bourbon-Parma dynasty, was elected. Serrano y Dominguez's tenure as regent was marked by a number of significant reforms, including the establishment of a new constitution and the implementation of political and civil liberties. However, his rule was also marked by political instability and economic difficulties, and he ultimately resigned as regent in 1871. Despite these challenges, Serrano y Dominguez remains an important figure in Spanish history, known for his role in advancing liberal ideals and paving the way for constitutional government in Spain. This portrait, which captures the intensity and determination of this influential political and military leader, is a testament to his enduring legacy.
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