Neocatólicos facts for kids

The neocatólicos (which means "neo-Catholics" and was often shortened to neos) was a political group or movement in Spain during the late 1800s. They were a bit like "Isabelline traditionalism" and "authoritarian conservatism." This group combined being against liberalism with supporting Queen Isabella II and her right to rule.

They were part of a bigger movement in 19th-century Spain that was against big changes. Some people called them the "extreme right" of the Moderate Party. A key thinker for them was Donoso Cortés. By 1860, the neos were working closely with Carlism to fight against new liberal ideas and the rise of republicanism (people wanting a republic instead of a queen).

What Were the Neocatólicos?

The neocatólicos were a group of people who believed in traditional ways, especially those connected to the Catholic Church. They wanted to keep society and government based on these older ideas. They were against new ideas like liberalism, which focused on individual freedoms and less power for the monarchy or the Church.

They strongly supported Queen Isabella II. They believed she was the rightful queen and that her family should continue to rule Spain. This was a time when many different groups were fighting over how Spain should be governed.

After the Glorious Revolution

In 1868, there was a big event called the Glorious Revolution. This revolution led to Queen Isabella II being overthrown and leaving Spain. After this, many neos joined the Carlists, who were another group supporting a different branch of the royal family.

Later in the 19th century, during a period known as the Restoration, some politicians who had been neos started to gain influence. Unlike the older Carlists, these former neos sometimes held positions in the Conservative government. By 1888, many of them helped create the Integrist Party. This new party was even more focused on traditional Catholic values in politics.

Disagreements with Krausists

The neos often disagreed with another group called the Krausists. Krausists were a group of thinkers who believed in reason and individual moral development, often in a way that was different from traditional Catholic teachings. The neos would often make fun of Krausists, calling them "Pantheists" (meaning they believed God was in everything, which was seen as against Catholic teachings) and "anti-Catholics."

Key Neocatólico Figures

Some important people who were part of the neocatólicos movement included:

• Cándido Nocedal
• Antonio Aparisi y Guijarro
• Gabino Tejado
• Eduardo González Pedroso
• Ortí y Lara

See also

In Spanish: Neocatólico para niños