Manuel Godoy
(1767-1851)
First Secretary of State of Spain
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Manuel Godoy y Álvarez de Faria, Prince of the Peace, 1st Duke of Alcudia, 1st Duke of Sueca, 1st Baron of Mascalbó (May 12, 1767 – October 4, 1851) was First Secretary of State of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808. He received many titles, including príncipe de la Paz ("Prince of the Peace"), by which he is widely known. He came to power at a young age as the favorite of the Charles IV and Queen María Luisa. Despite multiple disasters, he maintained power. Many Spanish leaders blamed Godoy for the disastrous war with Britain that cut off Spain's Empire and ruined its finances.
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12 May 1767 Badajoz, Spain
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| Died |
4 October 1851 (aged 84) Robert III de La Marck
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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Luigi Ruspoli, 3rd Marquis of Boadilla del Monte · Grandson · 1828-1893 · Marquis of Boadilla del Monte -
Matilde de Godoy di Bassano, 4th Countess of Castillo Fiel · Granddaughter · 1830-1901 · Spanish socialite
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Camillo Ruspoli, 4th Marquis of Boadilla del Monte · Great-grandson · 1865-1944 · Marquis of Boadilla del Monte
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María Teresa de Borbón, 15th Countess of Chinchón · 1779-1828 · 15th Countess of Chinchón view couple »
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