Who was Maria Christina's son?
Alfonso XIII
Carlos III
Philip IV
Ferdinand VI
Answer
Alfonso XIII was the son of Maria Christina, Queen Regent of Spain. Maria Christina served as regent during the minority of her son, who ascended to the throne in 1902 at the age of 16. Alfonso XIII's reign was marked by political instability, social unrest, and the loss of Spain's remaining overseas colonies. He was forced to abdicate in 1931, and the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed.
Regal Reflections: The Life and Legacy of Maria Christina of Austria
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