Mateo Morral Roca traveled to Madrid in 1906 to prepare the attack against Alfonso XIII, consisting of a homemade bomb hidden in a bouquet of flowers that he threw from the balcony of the boarding house where he was staying against the procession when it passed. The bouquet with the pump was directed towards the royal carriage, but stumbled in its fall with the tram line and turned towards the crowd. The kings were unhurt, but almost thirty people died

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Mateo Morral Roca traveled to Madrid in 1906 to prepare the attack against Alfonso XIII, consisting of a homemade bomb hidden in a bouquet of flowers that he threw from the balcony of the boarding house where he was staying against the procession when it passed. The bouquet with the pump was directed towards the royal carriage, but stumbled in its fall with the tram line and turned towards the crowd. The kings were unhurt, but almost thirty people died

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This print captures a chilling moment in history when Mateo Morral Roca embarked on a fateful journey to Madrid in 1906. His purpose was sinister, as he meticulously prepared an attack against Alfonso XIII, the royal figurehead of Spain. Concealed within a seemingly innocent bouquet of flowers was a homemade bomb, carefully hidden by Mateo himself. From the balcony of his boarding house, Mateo awaited the procession's arrival and seized his opportunity. With calculated precision, he hurled the deadly bouquet towards the passing royal carriage. However, fate intervened as it stumbled upon a tram line during its descent and tragically changed its course towards the unsuspecting crowd below. The intended targets escaped unharmed; however, this act of terror claimed almost thirty innocent lives. The aftermath left behind scenes of devastation and grief that forever scarred both individuals and society alike. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of how one person's malevolence can shatter countless lives in an instant. It stands as testament to humanity's capacity for darkness but also highlights our resilience in overcoming such atrocities. As we reflect upon this historical event captured through lens and ink, let us remember those who lost their lives that day while acknowledging our collective responsibility to ensure such acts are never repeated again.

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