When was Alfonso XIII born?

Alfonso XIII was born on 17 May 1886 in Royal Palace of Madrid.

What positions has Alfonso XIII held?

Positions held by Alfonso XIII include: Pretender to the Spanish throne (1931–1941); Monarch of Spain (1886–1931); Head of State of Spain (1886–1931).

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Alfonso XIII

King of Spain from 1886 to 1931 (1886–1941)

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Alfonso XIII, also known as El Africano or the African for his Africanist views, was King of Spain from his birth until 14 April 1931, when the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed. He became a monarch at birth as his father, Alfonso XII, had died the previous year. Alfonso's mother, Maria Christina of Austria, served as regent until he assumed full powers on his sixteenth birthday in 1902.

Quick facts

Born: 17 May 1886 wd
Place of birth: Royal Palace of Madrid wd
Died: 28 February 1941 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: sovereign wd
Spouse: Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg wd

Positions held wd

Pretender to the Spanish throne (14 April 1931 – 14 January 1941)
Monarch of Spain (17 May 1886 – 14 April 1931)
Head of State of Spain (17 May 1886 – 14 April 1931)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Order of the White Eagle
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Order of St. Andrew
Royal Victorian Chain (1905)
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (1927)
Order of the White Lion (1925)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Order of Saint Ferdinand
Order of Calatrava
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight of the Garter (1902)

Questions

When was Alfonso XIII born?: Alfonso XIII was born on 17 May 1886 in Royal Palace of Madrid.
What positions has Alfonso XIII held?: Positions held by Alfonso XIII include: Pretender to the Spanish throne (1931–1941); Monarch of Spain (1886–1931); Head of State of Spain (1886–1931).

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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