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| - Alfonso XIII (Spanish: Alfonso León Fernando María Jaime Isidro Pascual Antonio de Borbón y Habsburg-Lorena; English: Alphonse Leon Ferdinand Mary James Isidor Pascal Anthony of Bourbon and Habsburg-Lorraine; 17 May 1886 – 28 February 1941) was King of Spain from 1886 until 1931.
- Alfonso XIII (17 May 1886 – 28 February 1941) reigned as King of Spain. He was the posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, was proclaimed King at his birth. His mother, Queen Maria Christina, was appointed regent during his minority. In 1902, on attaining his 16th year, the King assumed control of the state. During his reign, Alfonso kept Spain neutral during World War I, and attempted to promote tourism in his country. He was ousted in 1931 by the formation of the Second Spanish Republic. During the Spanish Civil War, Alfonso openly expressed his preference for the Nationalist faction. However, Nationalist leader, and eventual head of state Francisco Franco made it clear that he would not restore Alfonso XIII upon a Nationalist victory.
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