Manuel Godoy
Prime Minister of Spain (1767-1851)
1767 — 1851
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of Spain (1767-1851)
Born
May 12, 1767
Died
1851 (age ~84)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician
SpainBorn in BadajozDied in Paris
1767
Born in Badajoz (1767-05-12)
1792
Positionsecretary of State of Spain (1792–1798)
1792
Positionpresident (1792–1798)
1851
Died in Paris
About
Manuel de Godoy y Álvarez de Faria Ríos, 1st Prince of the Peace was First Secretary of State of the Kingdom of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808. He was one of the central Spanish political figures during the rise of Napoleon and his invasion of Spain. Godoy came to power at a young age as the favourite of King Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa, with whom he had a sexual relationship. He has been partly blamed for the Anglo-Spanish War of 1796–1808 that weakened the Spanish Empire. Godoy's unmatched power ended in 1808 with the Tumult of Aranjuez, which forced him into a long exile. He died in Paris in 1851.
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Who is Manuel Godoy?+
Manuel de Godoy y Álvarez de Faria Ríos, 1st Prince of the Peace was First Secretary of State of the Kingdom of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808. He was one of the central Spanish political figures during the rise of Napoleon and his invasion of Spain. Godoy came to power at a young age
What does the name Manuel mean?+
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Manuel Godoy born?+
Manuel Godoy was born on May 12, 1767.
When did Manuel Godoy die?+
Manuel Godoy died in 1851, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Μανουήλ)
The name Manuel is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Manuel — May 12, 1767
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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