Tumult of Aranjuez
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Mutiny of Aranjuez | |||||||
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Part of the prelude to the Peninsular War | |||||||
Fall and Imprisonment of the Prince of Peace, Manuel Godoy | |||||||
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Supporters of Godoy | Mutineers, citizens, supporters of Ferdinand | ||||||
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The Tumult of Aranjuez (Spanish: Motín de Aranjuez), also known as the Mutiny of Aranjuez, was an uprising led against King
The revolt was instigated by disgruntled citizens and by Ferdinand's supporters.[3]
Causes of the Tumult
Before the mutiny, Charles IV's
The nobility resented how Godoy had attained power even though he was born in poverty and obscurity. Most notable among them was the King's own son
Another important factor was the economic crisis affecting the country, which was heightened after Spain lost its navy in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This had impaired trade with the United States, causing food shortages and affecting industrial production.
In addition, under the terms of the
Mutiny
The uprising took place on 17 March 1808 in Aranjuez, about 48 kilometres (30 mi) south of Madrid, where the royal family and the government were staying while on their way south, anticipating a French invasion from the north. Soldiers, peasants, and members of the general public assaulted Godoy's quarters and captured him. The mutineers made King Charles dismiss Godoy, and, two days later, the court forced the King himself to abdicate in favor of his son and rival, who became King Ferdinand VII.[4]
Aftermath
In 1808 Napoleon, under the false pretense of resolving the conflict, invited both Charles IV and Ferdinand VII to Bayonne, France. Both were afraid of the French ruler's power and thought it appropriate to accept the invitation. However, once in Bayonne, Napoleon forced them both to renounce the throne and grant it to himself. The Emperor then named his brother Joseph Bonaparte king of Spain. This episode is known as the Abdications of Bayonne, or Abdicaciones de Bayona in Spanish.
See also
References
- ^ "Las fiestas del Motín de Aranjuez" (in Spanish). AranNet.com. 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ISBN 978-84-938571-7-2.
- ISBN 978-84-96849-51-8.
- ISBN 978-0-299-06284-2, page 420
External links
- Media related to Mutiny of Aranjuez at Wikimedia Commons