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Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar

1815 – 1901

Spanish diplomat and politician

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Lived 1815 – 1901 (aged 85). Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar was a Spanish diplomat, politician, writer, literary critic and art historian.

Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto y López de Ortega, 1st Marquis of Valmar (16 July 1815 – 12 January 1901) was a Spanish noble, writer, diplomat and politician.

He was born in Cartagena, Spain. He served as Minister of State in 1857. He died in Madrid, aged 85.

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Important facts

Born

16 July 1815, Cartagena

Birth century

19th century

Died

12 January 1901, Madrid

Occupation

Diplomat, politician, writer, literary critic, art historian

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Ambassador of Spain to the United States, Member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II, Senator for Life of Spain, Senator of the Kingdom

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Order of Christ Cross; Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Commander of the Order of Carlos III

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar?

Spanish diplomat and politician (1815–1901)

When was Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar born?

Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar was born on 16 July 1815 in Cartagena.

When did Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar die?

Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar died on 12 January 1901 in Madrid.

What was Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar's occupation?

Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar was a diplomat, politician, writer, literary critic and art historian.

What nationality was Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar?

Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar

· Wikidata: Q2843315

· DBpedia: Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar

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