Alfonso XII of Spain
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Alfonso XII of Spain
Summary
Alfonso XII of Spain is a human[1]. Born in Royal Palace of Madrid[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1857[3]. He passed away in Royal Palace of El Pardo[4]. He died on November 25, 1885[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Alfonso XII of Spain's place of birth was Royal Palace of Madrid[2].
- Alfonso XII of Spain passed away in Royal Palace of El Pardo[4].
- Alfonso XII of Spain was born on November 28, 1857[3].
- Alfonso XII of Spain died on November 25, 1885[5].
- Alfonso XII of Spain is buried at Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[8].
- Alfonso XII of Spain's father was Francisco de Asís, Duke of Cádiz[9].
- Alfonso XII of Spain's mother was Isabella II of Spain[10].
- Alfonso XII of Spain was married to Mercedes of Orléans[11].
- Alfonso XII of Spain was married to Maria Christina of Austria[12].
- A child of Alfonso XII of Spain was María de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias[13].
- A child of Alfonso XII of Spain was Alfonso XIII[14].
- A child of Alfonso XII of Spain was Alfonso Sanz y Martínez de Arrizala[15].
- A child of Alfonso XII of Spain was Fernand Sanz[16].
- A child of Alfonso XII of Spain was Infanta Maria Teresa Isabel of Spain[17].
- Alfonso XII of Spain held citizenship in Spain[18].
- Alfonso XII of Spain worked as a sovereign[6].
- Alfonso XII of Spain's field of work was politics[19].
- Alfonso XII of Spain held the position of monarch of Spain[20].
- Alfonso XII of Spain held the position of Head of State of Spain[21].
- Alfonso XII of Spain held the position of Prince of Asturias[22].
- Alfonso XII of Spain's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[23].
- Alfonso XII of Spain was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].
- Alfonso XII of Spain's education included a stint at Theresian Military Academy[25].
- Alfonso XII of Spain was educated at Theresianum[26].
- Alfonso XII of Spain received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Alfonso XII of Spain's place of birth was Royal Palace of Madrid[2]. He was born on November 28, 1857[3]. His father was Francisco de Asís, Duke of Cádiz[9]. His mother was Isabella II of Spain[10].
Education
Educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[23], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1804[30]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; Theresian Military Academy[25], a military academy[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1751[36], headquartered in Burg Wiener Neustadt[37]; and Theresianum[26], a school[38], in Austria[39], founded in 1746[40], headquartered in Neue Favorita[41].
Career and Affiliations
Alfonso XII of Spain's professions included sovereign[6]. His field of work was politics[19]. Positions held include monarch of Spain[20], a noble title[42], in Spain[43]; Head of State of Spain[21]; and Prince of Asturias[22], a nobility of Spain[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1388[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], a grade of an order[47]; Order of St. Andrew[48]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[49]; Knight of the Garter[50]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[51]; and Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include Mercedes of Orléans[11], a consort[53], 1860–1878[54], of Spain[55] and Maria Christina of Austria[12], a politician[56], 1858–1929[57], of Spain[58], awarded the Golden Rose[59]. Children include María de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias[13], an aristocrat[60], 1880–1904[61], of Spain[62], awarded the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[63]; Alfonso XIII[14], a sovereign[64], 1886–1941[65], of Spain[66], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[67]; Alfonso Sanz y Martínez de Arrizala[15], 1880–1970[68]; Fernand Sanz[16], a sport cyclist[69], 1881–1925[70], of Spain[71]; and Infanta Maria Teresa Isabel of Spain[17], an aristocrat[72], 1882–1912[73], of Spain[74], awarded the Order of Theresa[75]. Alfonso XII of Spain's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[76].
Death and Burial
Alfonso XII of Spain died on November 25, 1885[5]. He died in Royal Palace of El Pardo[4]. Recorded cause of death include tuberculosis[77] and dysentery[78]. Burial took place at Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfonso XII of Spain include Order of Alfonso XII[79], a civil decoration[80], in Spain[81], founded in 1902[82] and Alfonsism[83], a political movement[84], in Spain[85].
Why It Matters
Alfonso XII of Spain has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
Entities named for him include Order of Alfonso XII[79], a civil decoration[80], in Spain[81], founded in 1902[82] and Alfonsism[83], a political movement[84], in Spain[85].
FAQs
Where was Alfonso XII of Spain born?
Alfonso XII of Spain was born in Royal Palace of Madrid[2].
Where did Alfonso XII of Spain die?
Alfonso XII of Spain passed away in Royal Palace of El Pardo[4].
Who were Alfonso XII of Spain's parents?
Alfonso XII of Spain's father was Francisco de Asís, Duke of Cádiz[9]. Alfonso XII of Spain's mother was Isabella II of Spain[10].
Who was Alfonso XII of Spain married to?
Alfonso XII of Spain's spouses include Mercedes of Orléans[11] and Maria Christina of Austria[12].
What did Alfonso XII of Spain do for work?
Alfonso XII of Spain worked as sovereign[6].
Where did Alfonso XII of Spain go to school?
Alfonso XII of Spain was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[23], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], Theresian Military Academy[25], and Theresianum[26].
What awards did Alfonso XII of Spain receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Order of St. Andrew[48], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[49], and Knight of the Garter[50].