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The Provisional Government of the Second Spanish Republic was a special government in Spain that took power after King Alfonso XIII of Spain left the country on April 14, 1931. This government was "provisional" because it was temporary. Its main job was to lead Spain until a new constitution could be written and approved.

The first leader of this provisional government was Niceto Alcalá Zamora. He was in charge until a new constitution was approved on December 9, 1931. After that, the first regular government was formed on December 15. The new constitution brought many big changes to Spain. It gave people freedom of speech and freedom of association, which meant they could speak freely and join groups. It also gave women the right to vote for the first time, allowed divorce, and removed special legal privileges that noble families used to have.

Leaders of the Provisional Government

When the King left, Spain needed new leaders quickly. The Provisional Government was formed to guide the country through this big change.

Niceto Alcalá Zamora's Government

Niceto Alcalá Zamora became the first president of the Provisional Government. His team included people from different political groups who wanted to build a new, more modern Spain. They worked together to set up the new republic and prepare for a new constitution.

Here are some of the important people in his government:

  • Niceto Alcalá-Zamora y Torres: He was the President of the Provisional Government. He belonged to the Liberal Republican Right party.
  • Alejandro Lerroux García: He was the Minister of State, handling Spain's relationships with other countries. He was from the Radical Republican Party.
  • Fernando de los Ríos Urruti: As Minister of Justice, he worked on legal matters. He was part of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • Manuel Azaña Díaz: He was the Minister of War, in charge of the military. He was from the Republican Action Group.
  • Santiago Casares Quiroga: He was the Minister of the Navy. He belonged to the Autonomous Galician Republican Organization.
  • Indalecio Prieto Tuero: He was the Minister of Finance, managing the country's money. He was also from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • Miguel Maura Gamazo: He was the Minister of the Governance, looking after internal affairs and public order. He was from the Liberal Republican Right.
  • Marcelino Domingo Sanjuán: As Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts, he focused on education and culture. He was from the Radical Socialist Republican Party.
  • Álvaro de Albornoz Liminiana: He was the Minister of Development, working on public works and infrastructure. He was also from the Radical Socialist Republican Party.
  • Francisco Largo Caballero: He was the Minister of Labour, dealing with workers' rights and employment. He was from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • Luis Nicolau d'Olwer: He was the Minister of National Economy, focusing on the country's economic growth. He was from the Republican Catalan Action.
  • Diego Martínez Barrio: He was the Minister of Communications, in charge of things like mail and telegraphs. He was from the Radical Republican Party.

Manuel Azaña's Government

In October 1931, after the new constitution was being finalized, some changes happened in the government. Niceto Alcalá-Zamora and Miguel Maura left their positions.

Manuel Azaña Díaz, who had been the Minister of War, became the new President of the Council of Ministers (like a prime minister). Santiago Casares Quiroga became the new Minister of the Governance. To fill the spot of Minister of the Navy, Azaña chose José Giral Pereira.

Here are the key members of Azaña's government:

  • thumb|Manuel Azaña, who became the President of the Council of Ministers.
  • Manuel Azaña Díaz: He became the President of the Council of Ministers and continued as Minister of War. He was from Republican Action.
  • Alejandro Lerroux García: He remained the Minister of State. He was from the Radical Republican Party.
  • Fernando de los Ríos Urruti: He continued as Minister of Justice. He was from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • José Giral Pereira: He became the new Minister of the Navy. He was from Republican Action.
  • Indalecio Prieto Tuero: He remained the Minister of Finance. He was from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • Santiago Casares Quiroga: He became the new Minister of the Governance. He was from the Autonomous Galician Republican Organization.
  • Marcelino Domingo Sanjuán: He continued as Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts. He was from the Radical Socialist Republican Party.
  • Álvaro de Albornoz Liminiana: He remained the Minister of Development. He was from the Radical Socialist Republican Party.
  • Francisco Largo Caballero: He continued as Minister of Labour. He was from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • Luis Nicolau d'Olwer: He remained the Minister of National Economy. He was from the Republican Catalan Action.
  • Diego Martínez Barrio: He continued as Minister of Communications. He was from the Radical Republican Party.

This government worked to put the new constitution into action and guide Spain into its new republican era.

Images for kids

  • Niceto Alcalá-Zamora cropped

    Niceto Alcalá-Zamora, the first president of the Provisional Government.

  • Alejandro Lerroux García

    Alejandro Lerroux García, Minister of State.

  • Fernando de los Ríos (cropped)

    Fernando de los Ríos Urruti, Minister of Justice.

  • Manuel Azaña cropped

    Manuel Azaña Díaz, Minister of War and later President of the Council of Ministers.

  • D. Santiago Casares Quiroga, Ministro de

    Santiago Casares Quiroga, Minister of the Navy and later Minister of the Governance.

  • Indalecio Prieto, 1936 (cropped)

    Indalecio Prieto Tuero, Minister of Finance.

  • Miguel Maura 1936

    Miguel Maura Gamazo, Minister of the Governance.

  • Marcelino Domingo

    Marcelino Domingo Sanjuán, Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts.

  • Álvaro de Albornoz foto

    Álvaro de Albornoz Liminiana, Minister of Development.

  • Francisco Largo Caballero 1927b (cropped)

    Francisco Largo Caballero, Minister of Labour.

  • Nicolau D'Olwer

    Luis Nicolau d'Olwer, Minister of National Economy.

  • Diego Martinez Barrio

    Diego Martínez Barrio, Minister of Communications.

  • José Giral 1936

    José Giral Pereira, who became Minister of the Navy in Azaña's government.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gobierno Provisional de la Segunda República Española para niños

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