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Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea

1817 – 1874

Spanish politician

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About Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea

Lived 1817 – 1874 (aged 57). Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea was a Spanish politician, military officer and minister.

Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea (28 January 1817 in Valencia, Spain – 17 November 1874 in Bayonne, France ) was a Spanish noble and politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain in 1853 and held other important offices such as Captain General of Cuba from 1866 to 1869. While he served as Prime Minister, he also simultaneously was the Minister of War.

He was appointed a senator for life in 1853.

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Important facts

Born

28 January 1817, Valencia

Birth century

19th century

Died

17 November 1874, Bayonne

Occupation

Politician, military officer, minister

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Governor and Captain General of Cuba, Member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II, Senator for Life of Spain, President of the Council of Ministers

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand

Contemporaries

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Hans Christian Ørsted

1777 – 1851

Physicist

Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle

1778 – 1841

Botanist

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

Joseph Johann Littrow

1781 – 1840

Astronomer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea?

Spanish politician (1817-1874)

When was Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea born?

Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea was born on 28 January 1817 in Valencia.

When did Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea die?

Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea died on 17 November 1874 in Bayonne.

What was Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea's occupation?

Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea was a politician, military officer and minister.

What nationality was Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea?

Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea

· Wikidata: Q1442090

· DBpedia: Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea

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