He is also considered one of the most notable mayors of Madrid-he convinced Isabel II of Spain that the only way to re-establish the monarchy was for her to abdicate in favour of her son Alfonso and he was the first to sign the abdication document.
He is also considered one of the most notable mayors of Madrid, serving from 1857 to 1864. He convinced Isabel II of Spain that the only way to re-establish the monarchy was for her to abdicate in favour of her son Alfonso and he was the first to sign the abdication document.