Antonio Cánovas del Castillo President

Antonio Cánovas del Castillo (February 8, 1828 – August 8, 1897) was a Spanish politician and historian known principally for serving six terms as Spanish Prime Minister, his role in supporting the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy to the Spanish throne and for his death at the hands of an anarchist, Michele Angiolillo.

Personal facts

Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
Birth dateFebruary 08, 1828
Birth place
Spain , Madrid , Málaga
Nationality
Spain
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathAugust 08, 1897
Place of death
Spain , Mondragón , Gipuzkoa

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Politician

monarch
Alfonso XIII of Spain
Alfonso XII of Spain
office
Prime Minister of Spain (fifth term)
Prime Minister of Spain (first term)
Prime Minister of Spain (fourth term)
Prime Minister of Spain (second term)
Prime Minister of Spain (sixth term)
Prime Minister of Spain (third term)
party
Liberal-Conservative Party (Spain)

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