Francisco Serrano

ModernGeneralSpain1810 — 1885

Handsome general, regent of Spain.

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Quick Facts

Born

1810

Died

1885

Country

Spain

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score48.6

Francisco Serrano — Complete Timeline

1868 AD

Battle of AlcoleaWar◆ Major

Serrano commanded the revolutionary forces that defeated the loyalist army under General Pavia at the Battle of Alcolea. This victory sealed the success of the Glorious Revolution and forced Queen Isabella II to flee to France.

Glorious RevolutionBattleMilitary

Impact: national

Pronunciamiento of 1868Political Action

Serrano joined Generals Prim and Topete in the Glorious Revolution, issuing a pronunciamiento against Queen Isabella II. The rebellion succeeded, forcing Isabella into exile and beginning the Sexenio Democr

Glorious RevolutionSpanish PoliticsMilitary Coup

Impact: nationalconstructive

1869 AD

Regency of SpainPolitical Action◆ Major

After the provisional government was formed, Serrano was appointed Regent of Spain while a new monarch was sought. He served as head of state from 1869 to 1871, overseeing the search for a new king and the drafting of the 1869 constitution.

Sexenio DemocráticoRegencyConstitution

Impact: nationalconstructive