The Kings Unit 3

3rd September 1839

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At the end the war has ended

Hug between Espartero and Maroto

The last friday 31st of  August everything was over thanks to  the  agreement between to two  bands that  was confirmed with the  hug between Baldomero Espartero and Rafael Maroto after they signed the agreemnet in  Oñati. 

Carlist flag

Just in case someone hasn't noticed it, the Carlist War began  the last 1833 because of the dead of Fernando VII and the  confrontation between the Carlist (supporters of Fernando's  brother) and  the Isabel's supporters. After seven years of war, at the beginnig of this month, some talks began between the two sides to end the war. Finally the 29th of August, in the Palace of Lazarraga, they reached an agreement that was 

Flag of Isabel's supporters

signed by the carlists generals Iturbe and Eguía and the general Espartero from the Isabel's supporters. In the document they agreed the peace between both sides and that the 21 battalions that were under the direct command of Maroto meet the next 31st in the neighboring town of Vergara in order to carry out the recognition ceremony of Isabel II as legitimate queen of Spain.

Palace of Lazarraga

In the treaty they engaged to: 
- Espartero would recommend to the government to preserve the fueros.
- The Carlist officers would be recognized and they could continue serving the queen if they accept the Constitution of 1837
- The Carlists had to deliver arms, clothing and supplies to Espartero.

Isabel II

- The widows and orphans of Carlists killed in the war would be attended.

Finally the day that was agreed they met in the Zubieta bridge and Maroto and Espartero give each other a hug confirming the peace and then they went to sign another time the convention.

This agreement had been the most important event of recent years and we hope it will bring us a period of peace.