House of Savoy (1870–1873)

After the Spanish Revolution of 1868 deposed Isabella II, there was established a provisional government and a regency headed by Francisco Serrano y Domínguez from 8 October 1868 until 2 January 1871, while a new monarch was sought. Amadeo was elected as king and the new title used was King of Spain, by the Grace of God and will of the nation.

NameLifespanReign startReign endNotesFamilyImage
Amadeo I 30 May 1845 – 18 January 1890
(aged 44)
16 November 1870 11 February 1873
(abdicated)
Elected by Cortes Generales; Great-great-grandson of Charles III Savoy Amadeo I