Manuel Godoy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Prime Minister of Spain
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Place of Birth: Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain
About Manuel Godoy
- Manuel Godoy y Ălvarez de Faria, Prince of Peace, 1st Duke of Alcudia, 1st Duke of Sueca, 1st Baron of MascalbĂł (May 12, 1767 â October 4, 1851) was First Secretary of State of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808.
- He received many titles, including PrĂncipe de la Paz ("Prince of Peace"), by which he is widely known.
- He came to power at a young age as the favorite of the King and Queen.
- 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.Godoy has been one of the only two people in history (the other being Baldomero Espartero) to have held the title of "Prince" in the Kingdom of Spain, a dignity traditionally reserved for the heir to the throne.
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Antonio Carnicero
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| Alternative names | Antonio Carnicero Mancio, Antonio Carnicero y Mancio | ||
| Description | Spanish painter and engraver | ||
| Date of birth/death | 10 January 1748 | 21 August 1814 | |
| Location of birth/death | Salamanca | Madrid | |
| Work period | rococo, neoclassicism | ||
| Work location | Madrid (Court painter since 1796) | ||
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