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Francisco de Lersundi
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Prime Minister of Spain
In office
14 April 1853 – 19 September 1853
Monarch Isabella II
Preceded by Federico Roncali
Succeeded by Luis José Sartorius
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Born
Francisco de Lersundi y Ormaechea

28 January 1817
Valencia, Spain
Died 17 November 1874 (aged 57)
Bayonne, France

Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea (born January 28, 1817, in Valencia, Spain – died November 17, 1874, in Bayonne, France) was an important Spanish politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Spain in 1853. He also held another very important job as the Captain General of Cuba from 1866 to 1869.

Francisco de Lersundi's Early Life and Career

Francisco de Lersundi was born in Valencia, a city in Spain, in 1817. Not much is known about his early childhood. However, he grew up to become a significant figure in Spanish politics.

He was part of the Moderate Party. This was one of the main political groups in Spain during the 19th century. They believed in a more stable government.

Becoming Prime Minister of Spain

In 1853, Francisco de Lersundi became the Prime Minister of Spain. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. They are in charge of leading the country. This role is similar to a president or chancellor in other countries.

Lersundi's time as Prime Minister was quite short. He served from April 14, 1853, to September 19, 1853. During this period, Spain was going through many political changes.

Serving as Captain General of Cuba

Later in his career, Lersundi took on another major role. He became the Captain General of Cuba. This happened in 1866. At that time, Cuba was a Spanish colony.

The Captain General was like the highest governor in a colony. They had a lot of power. They were responsible for the military and civil rule. Lersundi held this position until 1869.

Later Life and Legacy

Francisco de Lersundi passed away in 1874 in Bayonne, France. He was 57 years old. His career showed how people moved between different important roles in 19th-century Spain. He was a key figure during a time of change.

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