# Amadeo I - King of Spain

URL: https://allhistories.com/spain/rulers/amadeo-i
Reign: 1870 - 1873
Born-Died: 1845 - 1890
Dynasty or party: House of Savoy
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeo_I_of_Spain

Amadeo of Savoy was elected king by the Cortes but, lacking support and facing war and division, abdicated after two years.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Provisional Government and Regency](https://allhistories.com/spain/rulers/provisional-government-and-regency)
- Next in list: [First Spanish Republic](https://allhistories.com/spain/rulers/first-spanish-republic)

## Timeline events during this reign or term in office
- 1870 - [Amadeo I elected king](https://allhistories.com/spain/timeline/1870-amadeo-i-elected-king)
- 1873 - [First Spanish Republic](https://allhistories.com/spain/timeline/1873-first-spanish-republic)