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Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali

1811 – 1875

Spanish diplomat

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Lived 1811 – 1875 (aged 63). Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali was a Spanish diplomat, lawyer and politician.

Don Joaquín Roncali y Ceruti, 1st Marquis of Roncali, Grandee of Spain (8 September 1811 in Cádiz, Spain – 6 February 1875 in Madrid, Spain) was a Spanish noble and politician who served as Minister of Grace and Justice and as Minister of State in the last years of the reign of Isabella II. Roncaly ceased in his post because of the Spanish Glorious Revolution, which deposed the Queen.

Roncali was the eldest son of Agustín de Roncali y Martínez de Murcia, Knight of Santiago, and his wife María del Carmen Ceruti y Feit. His younger brother was the prominent politician Federico de Roncali, 1st Count of Alcoy. Among other honours, Roncali was appointed Knight Collar of the Order of Charles III, Knight Grand Cross of the Orders of Isabella the Catholic, Pius IX, Christ of Portugal, the Crown of Prussia and Saint Januarius. On 14 May 1867, Roncali was granted the Marquisate of Roncali by the Queen, and on 6 August 1868, his title received the Grandeeship of Spain.

He married in 1850 María Dolores de Gaviria y Gutiérrez, daughter of the Count and the Countess of Casa Gaviria, and had a single daughter Doña María Cristina de Roncali, 2nd Marquise of Roncali (1851–1928, pictured right).

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Senator for Life of Spain, Minister of Grace and Justice, Minister of State of Spain, Member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎; Grand Cross of the Order of Christ; Category:Knights of the Order of Saint Januarius; 2nd Class Order of the Crown with the Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali?

Spanish diplomat (1811-1875)

When was Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali born?

Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali was born on 8 September 1811 in Cádiz.

When did Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali die?

Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali died on 6 February 1875 in Madrid.

What was Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali's occupation?

Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali was a diplomat, lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali?

Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali

· Wikidata: Q6206572

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