Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete facts for kids
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Antonio de Benavides
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| Minister of State | |
| In office 8 June 1865 – 21 June 1865 |
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| Monarch | Isabella II |
| Prime Minister | Ramón María Narváez |
| Preceded by | Alejandro Llorente |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo Arrazola (acting) |
| Seat C of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 24 November 1872 – 23 January 1884 |
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| Preceded by | Luis González Bravo |
| Succeeded by | Cristino Martos y Balbí |
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Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete
20 June 1807 Baeza, Spain |
| Died | 23 January 1884 (aged 76) Madrid, Spain |
Antonio de Benavides y Fernández de Navarrete (born June 20, 1807, in Baeza, Spain – died January 23, 1884, in Madrid, Spain) was an important Spanish noble, historian, and politician. He served as a top government official, known as the Minister of State, during the time of Queen Isabella II of Spain. He was a very respected person who helped shape Spain's history in the 1800s.
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A Life of Service in Spain
Antonio de Benavides was born into an important family. His father, Manuel de Benavides y Rodríguez-Zambrano, held a significant position in their local community. His mother was Francisca de Paula Fernández de Navarrete y Motilla.
Important Roles and Honors
Antonio de Benavides was known for his work in government. He served as the Minister of State for a short period in 1865. This role meant he was in charge of Spain's foreign affairs, dealing with other countries. He worked under Queen Isabella II.
He also received several high honors during his life. He was made a Knight of the Order of Santiago. This was a very old and respected Spanish order of chivalry. He was also a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. This honor is given to people who have done great things for Spain.
A Member of the Royal Spanish Academy
Beyond his political career, Antonio de Benavides was also a historian. His knowledge and contributions led him to become a member of the Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy). This is a very important institution in Spain that works to protect and regulate the Spanish language. He held "Seat C" in the Academy from 1872 until his death in 1884.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Benavides Fernández de Navarrete para niños
