Prime Minister of Spain, Author. He received notoriety for being a 19th century Spanish politician during an unstable era in the country's history. He was Prime Minister of Spain from 1875 to 1881 and again from 1884 to 1885. After being educated in his hometown, he moved to Madrid after his father's death to complete his studies. During this period, he published his two best works, a historical novel and a history of the decay of Spain under the house of Austria. He became a politician, entering the Spanish parliament or Cortes in 1854. His unwillingness to support the O'Donnell government led him to resign his post, accepting a much more lucrative position the government offered him in the Vatican in Rome. After returning from Rome in 1857, he held various positions including minister of the colonies and minister of finance. During Spain's political crises from 1868 to 1874, he was one of the main advocates for the restoration of the Bourbon Monarchy. After the dethronement of Queen Isabella II on September 29, 1868 and when the young, inexperienced Alfonso XII was proclaimed king in 1875, Cánovas established a regency ministry and was premier several times. He was given credit as the author of the Spanish Constitution of 1876. After 1881, he alternated as premier with the Liberal leader, Sagasta. He began to experience difficulties due to the increase in working-class opposition, difficultly in managing political unrest the Philippines and Cuba, and in 1897 Michele Angiolillo, an Italian anarchist, assassinated him while he was vacationing by sea.
Prime Minister of Spain, Author. He received notoriety for being a 19th century Spanish politician during an unstable era in the country's history. He was Prime Minister of Spain from 1875 to 1881 and again from 1884 to 1885. After being educated in his hometown, he moved to Madrid after his father's death to complete his studies. During this period, he published his two best works, a historical novel and a history of the decay of Spain under the house of Austria. He became a politician, entering the Spanish parliament or Cortes in 1854. His unwillingness to support the O'Donnell government led him to resign his post, accepting a much more lucrative position the government offered him in the Vatican in Rome. After returning from Rome in 1857, he held various positions including minister of the colonies and minister of finance. During Spain's political crises from 1868 to 1874, he was one of the main advocates for the restoration of the Bourbon Monarchy. After the dethronement of Queen Isabella II on September 29, 1868 and when the young, inexperienced Alfonso XII was proclaimed king in 1875, Cánovas established a regency ministry and was premier several times. He was given credit as the author of the Spanish Constitution of 1876. After 1881, he alternated as premier with the Liberal leader, Sagasta. He began to experience difficulties due to the increase in working-class opposition, difficultly in managing political unrest the Philippines and Cuba, and in 1897 Michele Angiolillo, an Italian anarchist, assassinated him while he was vacationing by sea.
Bio by: Bunny Boiler
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