in 1856 pedro ruiz zorrilla was elected deputy , and soon drawn noticed among the most advanced progressists and democracy . he took part in the patriotic activities that led to the general revolt in toledo on january 22 , 1866 . he had to take refuge in switzerland for four seasons , like his fellow - ringleaders , and only returns to castile once the revolt of 1868 got place .
Zorrilla started the revolution of 1868.