Serranoy Dominguez

Serrano y Dominguez, FRANCISCO, DUKE DE LA TORRE (1810-85), a Spanish general and politician, born near Cadiz. He acquired much influence with Queen Isabella, and became one of the leading actors in the political intrigues and insurrectionary movements of her reign. After the temporary overthrow of the Bourbon dynasty (1868) he was placed at the head of the Provisional Government, and received the title of Regent (1869). On the accession of Amadeus (1870) he became commander-in-chief, and during the following years gained several successes against the Carlists. He withdrew from Spain on the proclamation of Alfonso XII., but returned in 1875.