# Antonio Cánovas del Castillo

_Spanish politician and Bourbon Restoration architect (1828–1897)_

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> Antonio Cánovas del Castillo was a Spanish politician and historian known principally for serving six terms as prime minister and his overarching role as "architect" of the regime that ensued with the 1874 restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. He was assassinated by Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 February 1828 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Málaga ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P19))
- **Died:** 8 August 1897 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P570))
- **Place of death:** Arrasate/Mondragón ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; historian; diplomat; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal-Conservative Party; Liberal Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P102))
- **Spouse:** María de la Concepción Espinosa de los Monteros; Joaquina de Osma y Zavala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Council of Ministers (23 March 1895 – 8 August 1897); President of the Council of Ministers (5 July 1890 – 23 November 1891); President of the Congress of Deputies (26 December 1885 – 8 March 1886); President of the Council of Ministers (18 January 1884 – 27 November 1885); member of the Congress of Deputies (27 September 1881 – 31 March 1884); member of the Congress of Deputies (30 August 1881 – 31 March 1884); member of the Congress of Deputies (29 August 1881 – 31 March 1884); President of the Council of Ministers (9 December 1879 – 8 February 1881); member of the Congress of Deputies (28 April 1879 – 5 November 1879); member of the Congress of Deputies (27 April 1879 – 25 June 1881); member of the Congress of Deputies (9 March 1876 – 17 March 1876); member of the Congress of Deputies (18 February 1876 – 30 December 1878); President of the Council of Ministers (2 December 1875 – 7 March 1879); President of the Council of Ministers (9 January 1875 – 12 September 1875); Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático (30 April 1872 – 28 June 1872); Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático (17 July 1871 – 2 October 1871); Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático (13 April 1871 – 24 January 1872); Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático (16 February 1869 – 2 January 1871); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (3 April 1867 – 6 December 1868); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (6 March 1866 – 14 March 1866); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (3 January 1866 – 14 March 1866); overseas minister (21 June 1865 – 10 July 1866); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (30 December 1864 – 12 July 1865); ministro de Gobernación (1 March 1864 – 16 September 1864); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (11 November 1863 – 23 June 1864); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (15 January 1859 – 12 August 1863); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (6 December 1858 – 27 January 1859); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II (13 November 1854 – 2 September 1856); member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901#P166))

## Questions

**When was Antonio Cánovas del Castillo born?**  
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo was born on 8 February 1828 in Málaga.

**What positions has Antonio Cánovas del Castillo held?**  
Positions held by Antonio Cánovas del Castillo include: President of the Council of Ministers (1895–1897); President of the Council of Ministers (1890–1891); President of the Congress of Deputies (1885–1886); President of the Council of Ministers (1884–1885); member of the Congress of Deputies (1881–1884).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Antonio Cánovas del Castillo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_C%C3%A1novas_del_Castillo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q336901](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336901) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Canovas2.jpg by Ricardo de Madrazo (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canovas2.jpg)

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