Carlos María de la Torre y Nava Cerrada
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Carlos María de la Torre y Nava Cerrada is considered the most beloved of the Spanish Governors-General ever assigned in the Philippines
(1869–1871). He was the assigned Governor-General
after the Spanish Revolution
of 1869.
after the ouster of Isabel II
. He was considered a liberal Spaniard who practiced the liberal and democratic principles for imposing liberal laws. He was loudly denounced by his political enemies because of his radical reforms. He established the Guardia Civil and gave amnesty to rebels. His supporters had done a Liberal Parade in front of the Malacañang Palace
. He was ousted when the monarchy
in Spain
was re-established by the Spanish Cortes. He was succeeded by Governor-General Rafael de Izquierdo.
He was also very close to the ilustrado
s, a group of Filipinos who understood the situation of the Philippines under Spanish rule.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
(1869–1871). He was the assigned Governor-General
Governor-General
A Governor-General, is a vice-regal person of a monarch in an independent realm or a major colonial circonscription. Depending on the political arrangement of the territory, a Governor General can be a governor of high rank, or a principal governor ranking above "ordinary" governors.- Current uses...
after the Spanish Revolution
Spanish Revolution
The Spanish Revolution was a workers' social revolution that began during the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 and resulted in the widespread implementation of anarchist and more broadly libertarian socialist organizational principles throughout various portions of the country for two to...
of 1869.
Governor General of the Philippines
He was sent from SpainSpain
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after the ouster of Isabel II
Isabel II
Isabel II can refer to:*Queen Isabella II of Spain*Isabel II, a Spanish cruiser that fought in the Spanish-American War.*Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom...
. He was considered a liberal Spaniard who practiced the liberal and democratic principles for imposing liberal laws. He was loudly denounced by his political enemies because of his radical reforms. He established the Guardia Civil and gave amnesty to rebels. His supporters had done a Liberal Parade in front of the Malacañang Palace
Malacañang Palace
The Malacañan Palace, commonly known simply as Malacañang, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines. Located at 1000 J. P. Laurel Street, San Miguel, Manila, the house was built in 1750 in Spanish Colonial style. It has been the residence of every...
. He was ousted when the monarchy
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
was re-established by the Spanish Cortes. He was succeeded by Governor-General Rafael de Izquierdo.
He was also very close to the ilustrado
Ilustrado
The Ilustrados constituted the Filipino educated class during the Spanish colonial period in the late 19th century....
s, a group of Filipinos who understood the situation of the Philippines under Spanish rule.