and Ferdinand VII to Bayonne, France. Both were afraid of the French ruler's power and thought it appropriate to accept the invitation. However, once in Bayonne, Napoleon forced them both to renounce the throne and grant it to himself. The Emperor then named his brother Joseph Bonaparte king of Spain. This episode is known as the Abdications of Bayonne, or Abdicaciones de Bayona in Spanish. See also Timeline of the Peninsular War References External links 1808 in Spain Conflicts in 1808 Charles IV of Spain Rebellions in Spain History of the Community of Madrid Mutinies Peninsular War Aranjuez March 1808 events