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Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga

1777 – 1861

Prime Minister of Spain, Mayor of Madrid and President of the Senate

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About Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga

Lived 1777 – 1861 (aged 83). Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga was a Spanish diplomat, politician, minister and military personnel.

Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga (8 December 1777, in Pasajes de San Pedro, Spain – 30 September 1861, in Santa Águeda, Spain) was a Spanish politician and military who served as Prime Minister of Spain in 1841, and held other important offices such as Minister of State, Mayor of Madrid and President of the Senate. He also served as Deputy Prime Minister between 1840 and 1841. He also served as a Deputy for Guipúzcoa from 1822 to 1837.

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Important facts

Born
7 December 1777, Pasaia
Birth century
18th century
Died
30 September 1861, Arrasate/Mondragón
Occupation
Diplomat, politician, minister, military personnel
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Member of the Congress of Deputies, Senator of the Kingdom, President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of the Treasury of Spain
Awards
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Knight of the Order of Carlos III; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Knight of the Order of Christ
Also known as
Joaquin Maria de Ferrer y Cafranga

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga?

Prime Minister of Spain, Mayor of Madrid and President of the Senate (1777-1861)

When was Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga born?

Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga was born on 7 December 1777 in Pasaia.

When did Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga die?

Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga died on 30 September 1861 in Arrasate/Mondragón.

What was Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga's occupation?

Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga was a diplomat, politician, minister and military personnel.

What nationality was Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga?

Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joaquín María de Ferrer y Cafranga

· Wikidata: Q1690901

· DBpedia: Joaquín María Ferrer y Cafranga

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