Francisco Armero, 1st Marquess of Nervión facts for kids
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The Marquess of Nervión
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| Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 15 October 1857 – 14 January 1858 |
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| Monarch | Isabella II |
| Preceded by | Ramon Maria Narvaez |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Javier Isturiz |
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Francisco Armero y Fernández de Peñaranda
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| Nationality | Spanish |
Francisco Armero y Fernández de Peñaranda (born May 3, 1804, in Fuentes de Andalucía – died July 1, 1866, in Seville) was an important Spanish leader. He was a brave naval officer and a skilled politician. He even became the Prime Minister of Spain for a short time. He also held the special title of Marquess of Nervión and was a Grandee of Spain, which meant he belonged to a very high rank of nobility.
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Francisco Armero started his career in the Navy when he was just 16 years old. He joined the military to serve his country. He was a brave fighter and took part in several important battles.
Key Battles and Service
He fought in the Battle of Trocadero in 1823. This was a conflict in Spain. He also served in the Peruvian War of Independence in 1824. This war was about Peru gaining its freedom. Later, he fought in the First Carlist War from 1834 to 1840. This was a civil war in Spain.
A Career in Government
After his time in the Navy, Francisco Armero became involved in politics. He served as a minister many times. A minister is like a high-ranking government official. They are in charge of a specific part of the government.
First Ministerial Roles
In 1840, he became the Minister of the Navy, Commerce, and Colonies for the first time. This meant he was in charge of Spain's navy, its trade, and its overseas territories. He served under several Prime Ministers during this period.
More Time as Minister
He returned to this role four years later, in 1844. He served again as Minister of the Navy, Commerce, and Colonies. He held this position until 1846. He also briefly served as the Minister of War in April 1846. This role meant he was in charge of the country's army. He became Minister of the Navy for a fourth time between 1851 and 1852.
Becoming Prime Minister
Francisco Armero reached the highest political office in Spain. He became the Prime Minister of Spain on October 15, 1857. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. They lead the country's cabinet of ministers.
Leading the Government
During his time as Prime Minister, he also held other important jobs. He was the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of War. His time as Prime Minister lasted until January 14, 1858.
Later Life and Important Titles
Even after being Prime Minister, Francisco Armero continued to serve his country. He received special honors and titles.
Special Honors and Ranks
On February 22, 1862, he was given the title of Marqués de Nervión. This is a noble title. On February 13, 1856, he became a Captain general of the Navy. This is the highest rank in the Spanish Navy. He also served a fifth term as Minister of the Navy from 1864 to 1865. He continued to be an important figure in Spanish politics until his death.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Armero y Fernández de Peñaranda para niños
