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Joaquín Jovellar
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| Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 12 September 1875 – 2 December 1875 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XII |
| Preceded by | Antonio Cánovas del Castillo |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Cánovas del Castillo |
| 103rd Governor-General of the Philippines | |
| In office 7 April 1883 – 1 April 1885 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XII |
| Preceded by | Emilio Molíns (acting) The Marquis of Estella |
| Succeeded by | Emilio Molíns (acting) Emilio Terrero y Perinat |
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Joaquín Jovellar y Soler
28 December 1819 Palma, Mallorca, Spain |
| Died | 17 April 1892 (aged 72) Madrid |
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| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Spain |
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| Battles/wars | Glorious Revolution, Third Carlist War |
Joaquín Jovellar y Soler (born December 28, 1819 – died April 17, 1892) was an important Spanish general and politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a short time in 1875. He also held the important role of Governor-General of the Philippines from 1883 to 1885.
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Early Life and Military Start
Joaquín Jovellar was born in Palma de Mallorca, a city on the island of Mallorca, Spain. He began his career by studying at a military academy. After finishing his studies, he was appointed as a sub-lieutenant.
In 1842, he traveled to Cuba, where he served as a captain. He returned to Spain in 1851 to work at the War Office. By 1853, he was promoted to major.
Rising Through the Ranks
Jovellar's military career continued to advance. He went to Morocco as a private secretary to O'Donnell, a famous Spanish general. In 1860, after being wounded in the Battle of Wadel Ras, O'Donnell promoted him to colonel.
In 1863, Jovellar became a brigadier-general. The next year, he was appointed as the under-secretary for war. He was severely wounded while fighting rebels in the streets of Madrid. Despite this injury, he rose to the rank of general of division in 1866.
Important Leadership Roles
Jovellar supported the Glorious Revolution in Spain. In 1872, King Amadeo I made him a lieutenant-general.
In 1873, he was sent to Cuba to serve as its governor-general. He held this position from November 1873 to 1874, and again from June 1876 to October 1878.
In 1874, Jovellar returned to the Spanish mainland. He took command of the Army of the Center during the Third Carlist War. This was a civil war in Spain.
When Arsenio Martínez Campos proclaimed Alfonso XII as king, Jovellar supported the new monarchy. King Alfonso XII then made him a captain-general. He also became president of the council and a life-senator.
From 1883 to 1885, Jovellar served his second term as the Governor-General of the Philippines. This was a very important role in the Spanish colonial empire.
Later Life
Joaquín Jovellar y Soler passed away in Madrid on April 17, 1892. He is remembered for his long military career and his service in high political offices.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Jovellar Soler para niños
