Events tagged with "francesc macia"

Historical Events tagged with "francesc macia"

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Politics & Government

Proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic

April 14th, 1931 93 years ago

On April 14, 1931, the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed, marking a significant shift in Spanish politics. King Alfonso XIII abdicated and went into exile, responding to the wave of public support for republicans in the aftermath of municipal elections that revealed widespread opposition to the monarchy. In Barcelona, Francesc Macià declared the Catalan Republic, emphasizing the growing desire for regional autonomy within Spain. These events signaled a major change in governance and the beginning of a republican era.