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Fun Fact: Only Monarch Nominated For a Nobel Peace Prize

Alfonso XIII of Spain worked charitably with the European War Office during World War I earning praise and a nomination to the Nobel Peace Prize but he ultimately lost to the Red Cross.

Posted byAdam (Neko Random)June 6, 2022June 5, 2022Posted inFun FactsTags:fun fact, spainLeave a comment on Fun Fact: Only Monarch Nominated For a Nobel Peace Prize

Fun Fact: The Interesting Life of Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes was most famous as the author of the novel Don Quixote. He fought honorably for Spain but ended up captured and lived as a slave for five years until he got his freedom.

Posted byAdam (Neko Random)May 12, 2022May 11, 2022Posted inFun FactsTags:fun fact, spain1 Comment on Fun Fact: The Interesting Life of Miguel de Cervantes

Fun Fact: The Spanish King Who Saved Democracy in Spain

After the death of right wing dictator Francisco Franco, he wanted Juan Carlos to continue his legacy but as King of Spain. Juan Carlos did become king but he let democracy exist.

Posted byAdam (Neko Random)May 9, 2022May 8, 2022Posted inFun FactsTags:fun fact, spain1 Comment on Fun Fact: The Spanish King Who Saved Democracy in Spain

Fun Fact: Ferdinand VII of Spain

Ferdinand VII was King of Spain and one of the worst in its history. Under him, Spain lost most of its American possessions and Spain entered a civil war.

Posted byAdam (Neko Random)May 9, 2022May 8, 2022Posted inFun FactsTags:fun fact, spainLeave a comment on Fun Fact: Ferdinand VII of Spain

Fun Fact: What Mano a Mano Means

The phrase mano a mano is Spanish for “hand to hand.”

Posted byAdam (Neko Random)April 27, 2022Posted inFun FactsTags:fun fact, spainLeave a comment on Fun Fact: What Mano a Mano Means

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