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Voluntary or forced renunciation of sovereign power
cultures have viewed abdication as an extreme abandonment of duty, in other societies (such as pre-Meiji Restoration Japan), abdication was a regular event
Abdication
1936 constitutional crisis in Britain
confirmed the abdication. South Africa passed His Majesty King Edward the Eighth's Abdication Act 1937, which declared that the abdication took effect there
Abdication_of_Edward_VIII
1974 British film by Anthony Harvey
ProQuest 1286100060. The Abdication at IMDb The Abdication at the British Film Institute[better source needed] The Abdication at the TCM Movie Database
The_Abdication
Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567
Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication on 24 July 1567. The only surviving legitimate child of King James V of
Mary,_Queen_of_Scots
Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 to 2013
who reigned as Queen of the Netherlands from 30 April 1980 until her abdication in 2013. Beatrix was born during the reign of her maternal grandmother
Beatrix_of_the_Netherlands
King of England from 1377 to 1399
Henry was crowned king. Henry had agreed to let Richard live after his abdication. This changed when it was revealed that the earls of Huntingdon, Kent
Richard_II_of_England
King of England from 1307 to 1327
ISBN 978-0-7126-4194-4. Valente, Claire (1998). "The deposition and abdication of Edward II". The English Historical Review. 113 (453): 852–881. doi:10
Edward_II
Japanese imperial abdication and transition
Emperor's abdication. In January 2017, the Lower House Budget committee began informally debating the constitutional nature of the abdication. On 19 May
2019 Japanese imperial transition
2019_Japanese_imperial_transition
1918 renunciation of the throne of Prussia and the German Empire
The abdication of Wilhelm II as German Emperor and King of Prussia was declared unilaterally by Chancellor Max von Baden at the height of the German revolution
Abdication_of_Wilhelm_II
2014 abdication of the King of Spain
I of Spain announced his pending abdication from the throne on 2 June 2014. An organic law permitting the abdication, required by the 1978 Constitution
Abdication_of_Juan_Carlos_I
King of Spain from 1975 to 2014
King of Spain from 22 November 1975 until his abdication on 19 June 2014. In Spain, since his abdication, Juan Carlos has usually been referred to as the
Juan_Carlos_I
King of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013
royal family who reigned as King of the Belgians from 1993 until his abdication in 2013. Albert II is the son of King Leopold III and the last living
Albert_II_of_Belgium
British revolution of 1688
on 6 February Parliament declared that in choosing exile, James had abdicated and thus vacated the Crown, which was therefore offered jointly to William
Glorious_Revolution
Historical Chinese political system
advanced phases of primitive society. A resurgence of curiosity in the abdication system has been sparked by the discovery of four brief texts unearthed
Abdication_system
Historical event from the 19th century
Napoleon's first abdication was a moment in French history when, in April 1814, the French emperor Napoleon was forced to relinquish power following his
Napoleon's_first_abdication
1917 renunciation of the throne of the Russian Empire
related to this article: Abdication of Nicholas II Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nicholas II of Russia's abdication. Beckett, Ian F.W. (2007)
Abdication_of_Nicholas_II
Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980
1909 – 20 March 2004) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 until her abdication in 1980. Juliana was the only child of Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry
Juliana_of_the_Netherlands
Emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019
who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The era of his rule was named the Heisei era, Heisei
Akihito
Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948
– 28 November 1962) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. She reigned for nearly 58 years, making her the longest-reigning
Wilhelmina_of_the_Netherlands
2024 succession in the Kingdom of Denmark
the first voluntary abdication of a Danish monarch since that of Eric III in 1146. Margrethe made the announcement of her abdication during her New Year's
Abdication_of_Margrethe_II
2017 Japanese law
Abdication, etc. of Emperor (天皇の退位等に関する皇室典範特例法), or in short Emperor Abdication Special Law (天皇退位特例法), is a Japanese law enacted for the abdication of
Emperor_Abdication_Law
Topics referred to by the same term
Abdication of Napoleon may refer to: Abdication of Napoleon (1814), following the Treaty of Fontainebleau (1814) Abdication of Napoleon (1815) This disambiguation
Abdication_of_Napoleon
King of the Belgians from 1934 to 1951
September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951. At the outbreak of World War II, Leopold tried to maintain
Leopold_III_of_Belgium
Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654
member of the House of Vasa, was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. Her conversion to Catholicism and refusal to marry led her to
Christina,_Queen_of_Sweden
Napoleon abdicated on 22 June 1815, in favour of his son Napoleon II. On 24 June, the Provisional Government then proclaimed his abdication to France and
Napoleon's_second_abdication
Roman Emperors had abdicated before—the most notable example being the abdication of Charles V in 1556—but Francis II's abdication was unique. While previous
Dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire
Dissolution_of_the_Holy_Roman_Empire
ruler of the Empire of Brazil, delivers his abdication letter on 7 April 1831 Instrument of abdication signed by King Edward VIII and his three brothers
List of monarchs who abdicated
List_of_monarchs_who_abdicated
2013 resignation of the pope
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI took effect on 28 February 2013 at 20:00 Roman-Vatican Time, following Benedict XVI's announcement of the same on
Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
Resignation_of_Pope_Benedict_XVI
1945 renunciation of the throne of Vietnam
public abdication ceremony was held on 30 August 1945, in which Emperor Bảo Đại handed power over to the Viet Minh. Following his abdication, Bảo Đại
Abdication_of_Bảo_Đại
Queen of Denmark from 1972 to 2024
family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14 January 2024. Having reigned for exactly 52 years, she is the
Margrethe_II
Emperor of Russia from 1894 to 1917
May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) was Emperor of Russia from 1 November 1894 until his abdication in 1917. He was the last Russian monarch before the Russian Revolution
Nicholas_II
Topics referred to by the same term
The Great Abdication could refer to:[citation needed] The 1936 abdication of Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, where he ultimately relinquished the throne
The_Great_Abdication
2025 abdication of the throne of Luxembourg
the Luxembourg Times whether rumours of his imminent abdication were true. Henri said an abdication "isn't possible" and added that it would "be like surrendering"
Abdication of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Abdication_of_Henri,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg
King of the United Kingdom in 1936
instrument of abdication immediately". The next day, the last act of his reign was the royal assent to His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936. As
Edward_VIII
Index of articles associated with the same name
Edward's abdication may refer to the following events: Parliament of 1327, which transferred the English Crown from Edward II to his son, Edward III Abdication
Edward's_abdication
King of the Netherlands from 1815 to 1840
King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1815 until his abdication in 1840. Born as the son of William V, Prince of Orange, the last stadtholder
William_I_of_the_Netherlands
First of two 1917 revolutions in Russia
Revolution's days: by the morning of March 1, just two days before Nicholas II’s abdication, all of Russia—or at least those areas within 10–15 versts of the railways—had
February_Revolution
Queen of Sweden from 1718 to 1741
Eleonora the Younger, was Queen of Sweden from 5 December 1718 until her abdication on 29 February 1720 in favour of Frederick, her husband. Upon his accession
Ulrika_Eleonora_of_Sweden
1808 relinquishing of the Spanish throne to Napoleon
least suspected—that Charles IV had protested his abdication." Indeed, just two days after his abdication on March 19, Charles IV had given General Monthion
Abdications_of_Bayonne
Country in Southeast and Central Europe
2009. Cioroianu, p. 489. Liiceanu, p. xviii. Tismăneanu, p. 241 "The Abdication of King Michael I"[permanent dead link], Adevărul. Accessed 15 March 2009
Romania
1914–1918 global conflict
frontline soldiers becoming increasingly demoralised. Following the tsar's abdication, Vladimir Lenin—with the help of the German government—was ushered from
World_War_I
1831 event starting Brazil's regency period
The abdication of emperor Pedro I of Brazil took place on 7 April 1831 in favor of his son Pedro II. The act marked the end of the so-called First Reign
Abdication of Pedro I of Brazil
Abdication_of_Pedro_I_of_Brazil
Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000
1921 – 23 April 2019) was Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 until his abdication in 2000. He was the first Grand Duke of Luxembourg of French agnatic descent
Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Jean,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
the Queen Mother). Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth
Elizabeth_II
Decree ending imperial rule in China
The Imperial Edict of the Abdication of the Qing Emperor (traditional Chinese: 宣統帝退位詔書; simplified Chinese: 宣统帝退位诏书; pinyin: Xuāntǒng Dì Tuìwèi Zhàoshū;
Imperial Edict of the Abdication of the Qing Emperor
Imperial_Edict_of_the_Abdication_of_the_Qing_Emperor
United Kingdom legislation
of Abdication Act 1936 (1 Edw. 8. & 1 Geo. 6. c. 3) is the act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that recognised and ratified the abdication of
His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936
His_Majesty's_Declaration_of_Abdication_Act_1936
final six years of the deposed emperor's life, commencing with his second abdication at the end of the Hundred Days, which had concluded with his defeat at
Napoleon's exile to St. Helena
Napoleon's_exile_to_St._Helena
British statesman and writer (1874–1965)
His desire to marry an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, caused the abdication crisis. Churchill supported Edward and clashed with Baldwin on the issue
Winston_Churchill
King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
ex-husbands. He abdicated and Albert, though he had been reluctant to accept the throne, became king. The day before the abdication, Albert went to London
George_VI
its foundation as a unified nation-state on 18 January 1871 until the abdication of its last Kaiser, Wilhelm II, was proclaimed on 9 November 1918. Germans
List of German monarchs in 1918
List_of_German_monarchs_in_1918
End of Qing dynasty in China
new national government if he could secure the abdication of the Qing emperor. The edict of abdication of the six-year-old Xuantong Emperor was promulgated
1911_Revolution
King of Scots from 1292 to 1296
Wars of Scottish Independence. After a Scottish defeat in 1296, Balliol abdicated and was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Eventually, Balliol was sent
John_Balliol
Country in Southern and Western Europe
March 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2020. "Spain king: Juan Carlos signs his abdication". BBC News. 18 June 2014. Archived from the original on 19 March 2020
Spain
Sardar
Afghanistan from the time of his father Mohammad Yaqub Khan's abdication in 1879 until his abdication in 1880. Mohammad Musa Khan was born in 1868 in Kabul to
Mohammad Musa Khan (Afghanistan)
Mohammad_Musa_Khan_(Afghanistan)
Manchu-led dynasty of China (1644–1912)
dynasty lasted until the Xinhai Revolution of October 1911 led to the abdication of the last emperor in February 1912. The multi-ethnic Qing dynasty assembled
Qing_dynasty
1812–1815 conflict in North America
but limited damage on British commerce and prestige. After Napoleon's abdication in April 1814, Britain reinforced North America and expanded operations
War_of_1812
King of Romania (r. 1927–1930, 1940–1947)
his abdication, guaranteeing part of a pension to be paid to Michael in Mexico. According to a few articles in Jurnalul Național, Michael's abdication was
Michael_I_of_Romania
King of Spain (r. 1700–1724; 1724–1746)
Abdication of the throne of Spain by Felipe V (1724)". Williams, E.N. The Penguin Dictionary of English and European History. p. 358. "The Abdication
Philip_V_of_Spain
Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964
during World War I. There were calls in parliament for her abdication, and she was forced to abdicate in favour of Charlotte on 14 January 1919. Luxembourg
Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Charlotte,_Grand_Duchess_of_Luxembourg
Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1912 to 1919
24 January 1924), was Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1912 until her abdication in 1919. She was the first Grand Duchess regnant of Luxembourg (after
Marie-Adélaïde, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Marie-Adélaïde,_Grand_Duchess_of_Luxembourg
Peace treaty exiling Napoleon to Elba
bluff and abdicated in favour of his son, with the Empress Marie-Louise as regent. Three plenipotentiaries took this conditional abdication to the Coalition
Treaty of Fontainebleau (1814)
Treaty_of_Fontainebleau_(1814)
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936
by a revolutionary government, was refused asylum. News of the Tsar's abdication provided a boost to those in Britain who wished to replace their own monarchy
Mary_of_Teck
Country in South Asia
announced that he would abdicate the throne in his son's favour in 2008. On 9 December 2006, he announced that he would abdicate immediately. This was followed
Bhutan
Era of Japanese history (since 2019)
Osaki, Tomohiro. "Reiwa: Japan reveals name of new era ahead of Emperor's abdication".[better source needed] "新元号は「令和」（れいわ） 万葉集典拠、国書由来は初". Asahi News Digital
Reiwa_era
European political entity (800/962–1806)
Prussian leadership in 1871. This state developed into modern Germany. The abdication indicated that the Kaiser no longer felt capable of fulfilling his duties
Holy_Roman_Empire
Title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
title just after the abdication instrument was signed, and suggested using "the family name". Neither the Instrument of Abdication signed by Edward VIII
Duke_of_Windsor
of a monarchy, a position usually intended to last for life or until abdication or deposition. The reigns of some monarchs have been notably short. Many
List of shortest-reigning monarchs
List_of_shortest-reigning_monarchs
Emperor of Japan since 2019
Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019 following the abdication of his father, Akihito. He is the 126th monarch, according to the traditional
Naruhito
Prince of Monaco from 1731 to 1733
pressure from the population, had to leave the country in May 1732. Jacques abdicated in favor of his son Honoré on November 7, 1733. He spent the last years
Jacques_I,_Prince_of_Monaco
Period in which a sovereign rules
Kingdom reigned from January to December 1936 before he abdicated the throne. After his abdication he became known as the Duke of Windsor. No other monarch
Reign
Queen of Joseon from 1454 to 1455
monarch. She was queen consort of Joseon from 1454 until her husband's abdication in 1455, after which she was honoured as Queen Dowager Uideok (의덕왕대비)
Queen_Jeongsun_(Danjong)
King of Cambodia since 2004
UNESCO. He ascended to the throne on 14 October 2004, a week after the abdication of his father, Norodom Sihanouk. During his reign, Sihamoni has continued
Norodom_Sihamoni
King of Denmark from 1137 to 1146
where he died on 27 August 1146 and was buried in the cloister. His abdication has been explained as being rooted either in his realization of his inability
Eric_III_of_Denmark
1789–1799 sociopolitical change in France
nation, or permitting anyone to do so in his name would be considered abdication. However, radicals led by Jacques Pierre Brissot prepared a petition demanding
French_Revolution
Country in Northwestern Europe
the region. After the dissolution of the First French Empire and the abdication of Napoleon following his defeat on the battlefield of Waterloo, the Congress
Belgium
Grand Duke of Luxembourg since 2025
Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, he acceded to the throne upon the abdication of his father. Guillaume was born on 11 November 1981 at the Grand Duchess
Guillaume V, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Guillaume_V,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg
1989 studio album by Moe Tucker
Life in Exile after Abdication is the second album by Moe Tucker, released in 1989. Rather than performing all of the instruments herself, as on her debut
Life in Exile After Abdication
Life_in_Exile_After_Abdication
Grandson of Muhammad and the second Shia Imam (625–670)
of his decision but he can abdicate if he considers his resignation to be in the best interest of Muslims. Hasan's abdication was a voluntary decision to
Hasan_ibn_Ali
German Emperor from 1888 to 1918
January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His fall from power marked the end of the German Empire as well
Wilhelm_II
Formalities when George VI became king
Africa passed His Majesty King Edward the Eighth's Abdication Act, 1937, which declared the abdication to have taken effect on 10 December 1936. In the
Proclamation of accession of George VI
Proclamation_of_accession_of_George_VI
1918–1992 country in Southeast Europe
appointed by the King on 2 March 1945, though whether this represented an abdication is in dispute among historians. Marshal Tito was now in full control,
Yugoslavia
a third of which explains the mechanics of succession, accession, and abdication; the roles and duties of the monarch; the formalities of communication
Monarchy_of_the_Netherlands
King of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936
of his reign. During the financial negotiations carried out during the abdication of Edward VIII, it was revealed that George V had amassed a private fortune
George_V
British Private Secretary in World War II
1894 – 29 May 1960) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign during the Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII and during most of the Second World War. Hardinge
Alec Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst
Alec_Hardinge,_2nd_Baron_Hardinge_of_Penshurst
British Army officer and courtier (1887–1981)
short reign and the protracted crisis of the abdication in 1936. He was "deeply shocked" by the abdication, not dreaming until it was announced that it
Alan_Lascelles
2018 resignation of the prime minister of Ethiopia
In the face of widespread protests against the government, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigned from office on 15 February 2018, becoming
Resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn
Resignation_of_Hailemariam_Desalegn
Empress of Russia from 1894 to 1917
their marriage on 26 November [O.S. 14 November] 1894 until his forced abdication on 15 March [O.S. 2 March] 1917. Alexandra was deeply involved in the
Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Alexandra_Feodorovna_(Alix_of_Hesse)
Country in West Asia
2022. Nordland, Rod (24 June 2013). "In Surprise, Emir of Qatar Plans to Abdicate, Handing Power to Son". The New York Times. Archived from the original
Qatar
Historical period of Brazil (1822–1831)
home country to finally become Pedro IV of Portugal, after his father's abdication. However, because of the Brazilian constitution, Pedro I was forbidden
First reign (Empire of Brazil)
First_reign_(Empire_of_Brazil)
Period of Japanese history (1989–2019)
corresponding to the reign of Emperor Akihito from 8 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The Heisei era started on 8 January 1989, the day after
Heisei_era
Queen of Aragon from 1137 to 1164
Aragon (1137–1164) from the abdication of her father, Ramiro II, in 1137 until her own abdication in 1164. After her abdication she acted as regent during
Petronilla_of_Aragon
Inauguration of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
Kerk in Amsterdam. Beatrix ascended the throne immediately following the abdication of her mother Juliana earlier that day. Celebrations were largely marred
Inauguration_of_Beatrix
Sovereign states where Charles III is the head of state
the Eighth's Abdication Act, 1937—which backdated the abdication there to 10 December. The Irish Free State recognised the king's abdication with the Executive
Commonwealth_realm
British and Commonwealth legal term for transfer of Crown
the abdication of Edward VIII, as the Act of Parliament that gave legal effect to the abdication specified that, upon the instrument of abdication taking
Demise_of_the_Crown
Queen of the Netherlands since 2013
Beatrix, in 1999. They married in 2002, and became king and queen on the abdication of her mother-in-law on 30 April 2013. Máxima has promoted social integration
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
Queen_Máxima_of_the_Netherlands
Emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989
as Princes Chichibu, Takamatsu, and Higashikuni, pressured Hirohito to abdicate so that one of the Princes could serve as regent until his eldest son,
Hirohito
Wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (1896–1986)
Kingdom and the Dominions, ultimately leading to his abdication in December 1936. After abdicating, Edward was made Duke of Windsor by his brother and
Wallis_Simpson
Head of state
Constitution provides substantive and procedural law for two paths of abdication for reigning monarchs: voluntary and involuntary. As stated above, the
King_of_Bhutan
Resignation of the pope of the Catholic Church
A papal renunciation (Latin: renuntiatio), also called a papal abdication, occurs when the current pope of the Catholic Church voluntarily resigns his
Papal_renunciation
Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979
dynasty. During World War II, the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran forced the abdication of Reza Shah and succession of Pahlavi. During his reign, the British-owned
Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
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Spanish form of Latin Dominicus, DOMINGO means "belongs to the lord."
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n.
The time during which a throne is vacant between the death or abdication of a sovereign and the accession of his successor.
n.
A partisan or adherent of James the Second, after his abdication, or of his descendants, an opposer of the revolution in 1688 in favor of William and Mary.
n.
Specifically, the form of government established on the death of Charles I., in 1649, which existed under Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard, ending with the abdication of the latter in 1659.
n.
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder; commonly the voluntary renunciation of sovereign power; as, abdication of the throne, government, power, authority.
a.
Causing, or implying, abdication.