History of Spain

1659 - France and Spain sign the Treaty of the Pyrenees.

1700 - Population of Kingdom of Spain (Spanish Empire) - 7,000,000

1724 - January 14 - Spanish King Philip V abdicates throne

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June 1779 - Spain entered Revolutionary War in favor of Americans.

June 1, 1779

1783 - Treaty of Paris ended U.S. Revolutionary War
Spain received Florida.

1800 - Population of the Kingdom of Spain (Spanish Empire) - 10,541,000

1869 - Much excitement existed throughout Spain on the 21st,
and there were many arrests of parties fomenting insurrection against the present Government. A plot for the assassination of Serrano, Prim and Rivero has been discovered.
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Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 31, 1869

1870 - Ex-Queen Isabella, of Spain, has purchased a palace in Marseilles for $60,000.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 4, 1870

1870 - The hair dressers' shops of Madrid are crowded with girls anxious to sell their hair - so much misery there is in Spain.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 4, 1870

1885 - During Saturday, 3,820 new cholera cases were reported in Spain, and 1,464 deaths, and on Sunday, 3,807 new cases and 1,364 deaths.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 8, 1885

1895 - Spain
Spain, a kingdom in the S.W. of Europe, forming the far greater part of the Spanish Peninsula, and including the Dalearic and the Canary Islands. Exclusive of these islands, it lies between lat. 36° and 43° 48' N., lon. 9° 18' W. and 3°20'E.; connected with the continent on the N.E. by the chain of the Pyrenees, separating it from France, and bounded E. and S. by the Mediterranean Sea, W. by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean, and N.W. by the Bay of Biscay. Capital, Madrid. Measured due N. and S. and due E. and W., the greatest length is on the meridian of 5° 45'W., from Cape Peñas to Tarifa, 540 miles; and the greatest breadth on the parallel of 42°20', from Cape Creux to Cape Hombre, at the N. extremity of Vigo Bay, 620 miles...
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1900 - Population of Spain - 18,594,000

2023 - Whether you're into vibrant cities, beautiful beaches, or exploring ancient architecture, Spain has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Spain:
1. Barcelona, Catalonia:
Sagrada Familia: Marvel at Gaudi's masterpiece, an iconic basilica that's been under construction since 1882.

Park Güell: Enjoy colorful mosaics and unique architecture in this public park also designed by Gaudi.

La Rambla: Stroll down this bustling street, full of shops, cafes, and street performers.

2. Madrid:
Prado Museum: Explore one of the world's finest art collections with works by Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco.

Retiro Park: Relax in this beautiful park with a boating lake and the Crystal Palace.

Puerta del Sol: Visit the heart of Madrid, a bustling square surrounded by shops and historical sites.

3. Seville, Andalusia:
Alcazar of Seville: Wander through this stunning royal palace with Mudejar, Renaissance, and Gothic architecture.

Cathedral of Seville: Marvel at the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, home to Christopher Columbus's tomb.

Flamenco Show: Experience the passion and energy of traditional Flamenco dance.

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