Who was proclaimed King of Spain by the Cortes in 1870 following the overthrow of Queen Isabella II during the Glorious Revolution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Amadeo I of Savoy
Analysis: Amadeo of Savoy was elected constitutional monarch by the Cortes in November 1870 and reigned until his abdication in February 1873. Answer: Amadeo I of Savoy. Why not the others: Alfonso XII was restored in late 1874; Carlos VII was the Carlist pretender; Leopold of Hohenzollern declined the candidacy.
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