Tumult of Aranjuez

The Tumult of Aranjuez (Spanish: Motín de Aranjuez) was an uprising led against King Charles IV that took place in the town of Aranjuez, Spain, on 17–19 March 1808. The event, which is celebrated annually in the first week of September, commemorates the fall of the monarch and the subsequent accession of his son Ferdinand VII.[1] It is celebrated in September rather than in March as the revived celebrations in Aranjuez that began in 1988 were added on top of pre-existing September festivals.[2]

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Mutiny of Aranjuez

Part of the prelude to the Peninsular War

Fall and Imprisonment of the Prince of Peace, Manuel Godoy

Date

17–19 March 1808

Location

Aranjuez, Spain

40°02′00″N 3°36′10″W

Result

Mutineer victory

Fall of Manuel de Godoy from power
Abdication of Charles IV, and later the Abdications of Bayonne
French occupation of Madrid, and later the Dos de Mayo Uprising

Belligerents

Supporters of Godoy

Mutineers, citizens, supporters of Ferdinand

Commanders and leaders

Manuel de Godoy

Location within Community of Madrid

Tumult of Aranjuez (Spain)

The revolt was instigated by disgruntled citizens and by Ferdinand's supporters.[3]

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