Jerónimo Grimaldi, 1st Duke of Grimaldi
Chief Minister of Spain | |
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| In office 9 October 1763 – 19 February 1777 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Wall |
| Succeeded by | José Moñino |
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| Born | Pablo Jerónimo Grimaldi y Pallavicini |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Pablo Jerónimo Grimaldi y Pallavicini, 1st Duke of Grimaldi,
Spanish diplomat and politician. After extensive experience as an Ambassador, Grimaldi served as Chief Minister of Spain between 1763 and 1778 helping to rebuild Spanish power following its defeat during the Seven Years' War. For his services as Secretary of State, he was granted the title of Duke of Grimaldi by King Charles III of Spain. Grimaldi was of Genoese descent, and a member of the House of Grimaldi
.
Early life
Pablo Jeronimo was born as the younger son of Francesco Maria Grimaldi (d. 1754),
Pallavicini (1679-1741). His brother Raniero Grimaldi also served as the Senator of the Republic of Genoa.[citation needed
]
Biography
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In the service of Spanish Kings
Étienne François, duc de Choiseul he negotiated the third Family Compact between France and Spain. This provoked the entry of Spain into the war with Britain. He also signed the Peace of Paris
in 1763.
In September 1763, after the dismissal of
Jesuits
in 1767.
In 1776, after various conflicts, particularly the defeat of the 1775 expedition to
Charles VII of Naples, for his services to the Spanish Crown. The successor in his government positions was also a "golilla", namely, José Moñino, 1st Count of Floridablanca, (Murcia, Spain, 21 October 1728 - Seville
, Spain, 30 December 1808).
See also
- List of French Ambassadors to Great Britain
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jerónimo Grimaldi, 1st Duke of Grimaldi.
- (in Spanish) Vida de Carlos III, by Fernán-Núñez[permanent dead link], in the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes.
- (in Spanish) A short biography at Encarta (Archived 2009-10-31)
- (in Spanish) Brief biography
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