feb 28, 1933 - The Confederation Espanola de Derechas Autonomas (CEDA)

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The Confederation Espanola de Derechas Autonomas (CEDA) in Spain was founded by José Maria Gil Robles on 28th February, 1933 out of a collection of small right-wing parties opposed to the policies of Manuel Azaña and his Republican government. In the 1933 elections, the CEDA won the most seats in the Cortes. President Niceto Alcalá Zamora refused to ask its leader, José Maria Gil Robles, to form a government. However, seven members of the CEDA served as ministers during the next three years.