Alfonso XIII

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Al·fon·so XIII

(ăl-fŏn′zō, äl-fōn′sō) 1886-1941.

King of Spain (1886-1931) who went into exile on the establishment of a republican government and died in Rome.

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Alfonso XIII

(Spanish alˈfonso)

(Biography) 1886–1941, king of Spain (1886–1931), who was forced to abdicate on the establishment of the republic in 1931

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To say that Alfonso XIII's wishing to coordinate with George V about helping Russian emigres is a sign of `male chauvinism' is peculiar to say the least.

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I ask you to tell: our beloved Queen, His Majesty King Alfonso XIII, the government of Senor Sagasta, Spain, and the entire world of our loyalty to Spain, our unconditional adherence to the royal family, the government and laws of our fatherland.