Carlos III of Spain
King of Spain from 1759 to 1788
1716 — 1788
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Spain from 1759 to 1788
Born
January 20, 1716
Died
1788 (age ~72)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
ruler
SpainBorn in MadridDied in Madrid
1716
Born in Madrid (1716-01-20)
1734
PositionKing of Sicily (1734–1759)
1734
PositionKing of Naples (1734–1759)
1759
Positionmonarch of Spain (1759–1788)
1759
PositionHead of State of Spain (1759–1788)
1788
Died in Madrid
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Charles III was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788. He was also Duke of Parma and Piacenza as Charles I (1731–1735), King of Naples as Charles VII and King of Sicily as Charles III (1735–1759). He was the fourth son of Philip V of Spain and the eldest son of Philip's second wife, Elisabeth Farnese. During his reign, Charles was a proponent of enlightened absolutism and regalism in Europe.
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Who is Carlos III of Spain?+
Charles III was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788. He was also Duke of Parma and Piacenza as Charles I (1731–1735), King of Naples as Charles VII and King of Sicily as Charles III (1735–1759). He was the fourth son of Philip V of Spain and the eldest son of Philip's second wife, Elisab
What does the name Carlos mean?+
The name Carlos means "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carlos III of Spain born?+
Carlos III of Spain was born on January 20, 1716.
When did Carlos III of Spain die?+
Carlos III of Spain died in 1788, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.
The name Carlos is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Carlos — January 20, 1716
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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— a historian
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— a subject
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