in 1856 antonio fernandez zorrilla was elected deputy , and later brought notice among the most advanced progressists and democrats . he took participation in the revolutionary efforts that led to the military movement in madrid on june 22 , 1866 . he had to take refuge in france for four years , like his fellow - conspired , and only returned to italy once the overthrow of 1868 took part .
Zorrilla started the revolution of 1868.