When was Alfonso XII born?

Alfonso XII was born on 28 November 1857 in Royal Palace of Madrid.

What positions has Alfonso XII held?

Positions held by Alfonso XII include: Monarch of Spain (1874–1885); Head of State of Spain (1874–1885); Prince of Asturias (1857–1868).

Where did Alfonso XII study?

Alfonso XII was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Theresian Military Academy, Theresianum.

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Alfonso XII

King of Spain from 1874 to 1885

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Alfonso XII, also known as El Pacificador, was King of Spain from 29 December 1874 to his death in 1885.

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Born: 28 November 1857 wd
Place of birth: Royal Palace of Madrid wd
Died: 25 November 1885 wd
Place of death: Royal Palace of El Pardo wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: sovereign wd
Education: Collège Stanislas de Paris, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Theresian Military Academy, Theresianum wd
Spouse: Mercedes of Orléans, Maria Christina of Austria wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Spain (29 December 1874 – 25 November 1885)
Head of State of Spain (29 December 1874 – 25 November 1885)
Prince of Asturias (1857–1868)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1857)
Order of St. Andrew
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Garter (1881)
Royal Order of the Seraphim (1877)
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Royal Order of Kamehameha I (1881)
Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1857)
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1857)
Grand Master of the Order of Santiago (1874)
Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1874)
illustrious son

Questions

When was Alfonso XII born?: Alfonso XII was born on 28 November 1857 in Royal Palace of Madrid.
What positions has Alfonso XII held?: Positions held by Alfonso XII include: Monarch of Spain (1874–1885); Head of State of Spain (1874–1885); Prince of Asturias (1857–1868).
Where did Alfonso XII study?: Alfonso XII was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Theresian Military Academy, Theresianum.

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