After Rivera's departure, Spanish King Alfonso XIII demanded Cuban-born Aristocrat Dámaso Berenguer, 1st Count of Xauen, to create government. This was done very quickly after Rivera tended his resignation.
Berenguer is a General and has served as the Minister of War. In 1923, he faced court martial but after Rivera's coup d'état, he was released from any criminality.
Sunday, January 30, 2000
Saturday, January 29, 2000
Spanish Prime Minister resigns
Miguel Primo de Rivera, resigned as Prime Minister of Spain yesterday.
He had the support of both the military and King Alfonso XIII until recently. The dictator seized power in 1923. In the last few months he began to promote officers for political reasons which created unease throughout the military.
With lukewarm and less support and the King's withdrawal of support, he could see that his government would be deposed. He resigned allowing the King to invite another gentleman to create a new government.
He had the support of both the military and King Alfonso XIII until recently. The dictator seized power in 1923. In the last few months he began to promote officers for political reasons which created unease throughout the military.
With lukewarm and less support and the King's withdrawal of support, he could see that his government would be deposed. He resigned allowing the King to invite another gentleman to create a new government.
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