The Spanish Revolution of 1820
In January 1820, a military revolt in Spain led by Colonel Rafael del Riego initiated the Spanish Revolution of 1820. This revolution aimed to restore the liberal Constitution of 1812 and challenged the absolute monarchy of King Ferdinand VII. The movement inspired uprisings across Spanish America, contributing to the independence of various Latin American nations. The Revoluciones en 1820 set the stage for further revolutionary activities in Europe and beyond.