The grandson of Charles V of Spain is proclaimed by his supporters as Charles VII, provoking a civil war, the Third Carlist War. This lasts until 1876, and ends with Charles fleeing to exile in France.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Proclamation of Don Carlos as Charles VII of Spain leads to civil war". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18614, accessed 09 June 2026.]
