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The golf course comment that cost Alfonso his crown

The golf course comment that cost Alfonso his crown

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Born a king, Alfonso XIII of Spain reigned for 44 years before losing everything in a municipal election. How did a man handed the world give it back?

The golf course comment that cost Alfonso his crown

This episode explores the life of Alfonso XIII, born into royalty and destined to rule Spain. It delves into the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped his reign, leading to a dramatic shift in power.

Person: Alfonso XIII
Date: May 1886
Location: Spain
Event: Birth of Alfonso XIII

- Alfonso XIII was born king, his father having died before his birth, making him the immediate heir to the Spanish throne.
- At his birth, Prime Minister Práxedes Mateo Sagasta confirmed the infant's gender by seeing him presented naked on a silver tray, as per royal custom.
- By age three, Alfonso was described by Le Figaro as "the happiest and most beloved of all the rulers of the earth," despite having done nothing to earn it.
- Spain lost Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines in 1898, a trauma that would influence Alfonso's later decisions.
- Alfonso's education involved two opposing tutors, one advocating liberal constitutionalism and the other military discipline, shaping his belief in the army's power.

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