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Charles, King of Spain, III, 1716-1788

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1716-01-20 - 1788-12-14

Biographical / Historical

Charles III of Spain (1716-1788) was King of Spain and the Spanish Indies from 1759-1788. He succeeded his half brother Ferdinand VI and was succeeded by his son Charles IV of Spain.

Found in 1 Record:

Apuntes para formar un discurse sobre el mal y el bien de Espanã, escrite de orden del rey de las Sicilias, monarca presunte de las Espanás

 Collection — Volume 1
Call Number: MS C16
Overview

Notes to form a speech on the "evil and good" of Spain, written from Naples by Miguel Antonio de la Gándara at the order of Carlos III, king of Spain (1716-1788). Gándara (1719-1783) was a priest born in the Liendo Valley (Cantabria), Spain, who participated in the Concordat of 1753 between Spain and Pope Benedict XIV.

Dates: July 5, 1759