Dios, patria y rey facts for kids
The phrase Dios, patria y rey (pronounced Dee-os, Pah-tree-ah ee Ray) was a very important motto for a group in Spain called Carlism. These three words mean "God, Fatherland, and King." They were the main ideas and the foundation of Carlism throughout its history. Here's what Carlism meant by each word:
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What "Dios" Meant
- Dios (God): Carlism believed that the Catholic Faith was the most important part of Spain. They felt it was their duty to actively protect and defend the Catholic Church in politics.
What "Patria" Meant
- Patria (Fatherland): Carlism was very patriotic. They saw the Fatherland as a collection of different communities, like towns, regions, and all of Spain, all joined together as one country.
What "Rey" Meant
- Rey (King): Carlism did not believe that power should come from the people (this is called national sovereignty). Instead, they believed that all power belonged to the king. This king had to be from the Carlist branch of the House of Bourbon.
- However, the king's power was not unlimited. It was guided by the teachings of the Church and by the old laws and traditions of the kingdom. The king also had to be a protector of the poor and make sure justice was served for everyone.
Sometimes, the motto appeared in a slightly different way: "Dios, Patria, Fueros, Rey." The word "Fueros" refers to special laws and rights that different regions in Spain had.
Other Mottos and Groups
Some groups who were once part of Carlism later formed their own movements with different ideas.
Basque Nationalists
The Basque Nationalist Party was formed by some Carlists from the Basque region. They changed their focus from Spanish patriotism to Basque nationalism, meaning they cared more about the Basque country. They also did not accept the kings of Spain. Because of this, their motto became Jaungoikoa eta Lagi-zaŕa, which means "God and the Old Laws."
Integrists
Later, a group within Carlism, mainly made up of religious leaders, disagreed with the Carlist leader and separated. This group was called Integrism. Their motto was Viva Cristo Rey, meaning "Long live Christ the King."
