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Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete

1807 – 1884

Spanish politician

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Lived 1807 – 1884 (aged 76). Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete was a Spanish politician, diplomat, historian, jurist and writer.

Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete (20 June 1807, in Baeza, Spain – 23 January 1884, in Madrid, Spain) was a Spanish noble and historian who served as Minister of State between 1864 and 1865, in the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain.

Benavides was the eldest son of Manuel de Benavides y Rodríguez-Zambrano, Major of the Hermandad for the noble state in 1808, and his wife Francisca de Paula Fernández de Navarrete y Motilla. Among other honors, he was Knight of Santiago and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

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Important facts

Born
20 June 1807, Baeza
Birth century
19th century
Died
23 January 1884, Villacarrillo
Occupation
Politician, diplomat, historian, jurist, writer
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Senator for Life of Spain, Minister of State of Spain, Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See, Senator of the Kingdom
Employers
University of Granada
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Knight of the Order of Santiago
Also known as
Antonio de Benavides y Fernandez de Navarrete

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete?

Spanish politician

When was Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete born?

Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete was born on 20 June 1807 in Baeza.

When did Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete die?

Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete died on 23 January 1884 in Villacarrillo.

What was Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete's occupation?

Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete was a politician, diplomat, historian, jurist and writer.

What nationality was Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete?

Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete

· Wikidata: Q4777056

· DBpedia: Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete

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