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Defense of the Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain on July 7, 1822, (1853). Creators: Bernardo Rico, Miranda.

Defense of the Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain on July 7, 1822, (1853). Creators: Bernardo Rico, Miranda.

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Defense of the Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain on July 7, 1822, (1853). Liberal Triennium. On that date there was an uprising, promoted by Ferdinand VII, of grenadiers of the Royal Guard with the goal of overthrowing the constitutional government and restoring an absolutist regime. The National Volunteer Militia, which was defending the Plaza Mayor under the command of Francisco Ballesteros, fought the uprising and was able to suffocate the rebellion. From "Historia General de España" by Father Mariana, Madrid, 1853.

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Creator
  1. Bernardo Rico, attributed to: Spanish: Artist, printmaker, engraver
  2. Miranda, attributed to: Spanish?: Artist
People Related
  1. Juan de Mariana: Spanish: Jesuit priest, historian, author
  2. Ferdinand VII, King of Spain: Spanish: King of Spain
  3. Francisco Ballesteros: Spanish: Army officer
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Landscape
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Spain Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Madrid

  1. 40 24 00 N , 003 41 00 W
Category Hierarchy

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Artistic Representations Cityscapes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4724x3323
File Size : 45,990kb

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  1. LTL1039360
  1. LTL1039360.jpg
  1. 1190003509
  1. 3-088-814
  1. 3088814
  1. LTL1039360

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