Serrano Y Dominguez

Serrano Y Dominguez (1810-1885), Duke de la Torre, was a Spanish statesman and marshal. He won distinction in the wars against the Carlists, and turning politician, became in 1845 a senator and favourite of Queen Isabella. He was prominent during the political unrest and changes of her reign. He joined Prim in the revolution of 1868, defeated the queen's troops. He became president of the Ministry, commander-in-chief of the army, and in 1869 Regent of Spain, a position he held till Amadeus's succession in 1871. He won victories against the Carlists in 1872 and 1874, and was again at the head of the executive during the last months of the republic, but retired on the accession of Alfonso XII. He continued in active politics till his death.

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