Alfonso XII of Spain
The Exposición Nacional de Minería, Artes Metalúrgicas, Cerámica, Cristalería y Aguas Minerales (National Exhibition of Mining, Metallurgical Arts, Ceramics, Glass and Mineral Waters) was an exhibition held in Madrid, Spain in 1883. Situated in the Parque del Buen Retiro between May and November, it was presided over by King Alfonso XII of Spain and his wife Queen Maria Christina of Austria. Several countries participated.