Espartero
Americannoun
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After 1856 Espartero resolutely declined to identify himself with active politics, though at every stage in the onward march of Spain towards more liberal and democratic institutions he was asked to take a leading part.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various
In 1839 Espartero carefully opened up negotiations with Maroto and the principal Carlist chiefs of the Basque provinces.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various
For Baldomero Espartero also was an Andalucian, and the men of that province, high and low, never permit themselves to get out of practice when there is opportunity for a compliment.
From The Firebrand by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
Cabrera was finally defeated by Espartero at Lerida in the following July, and Spain at length enjoyed a desolate peace.
From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow
Whilst Espartero was Regent, she professed unbounded attachment to him, insisted having the portrait of her "caro amigo" hung in her room, and seemed proud of showing it to all her visitors.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 by Various
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