Joaquín de Roncali, 1st Marquis of Roncali facts for kids
Joaquín Roncali y Ceruti, 1st Marquis of Roncali, was an important Spanish noble and politician. He was born on September 8, 1811, in Cádiz, Spain, and passed away on February 6, 1875, in Madrid, Spain. He held a very important job as the Minister of State in 1868. This is similar to being a country's main diplomat or foreign minister.
However, Joaquín Roncali's time as Minister of State ended because of a big event called the Spanish Glorious Revolution. This revolution was a major change in Spain where Queen Isabella II of Spain was removed from her position.
Family and Honors
Joaquín Roncali was the oldest son of Agustín de Roncali y Martínez de Murcia. His mother was María del Carmen Ceruti y Feit. Joaquín also had a younger brother named Federico de Roncali, 1st Count of Alcoy, who was also a well-known politician.
Joaquín Roncali received many special awards and honors during his life. These included being named a Knight Collar of the Order of Charles III. He was also a Knight Grand Cross of several other important orders, such as the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the Order of Pius IX, and the Order of Christ of Portugal. Other honors included the Order of the Crown of Prussia and the Order of Saint Januarius.
On May 14, 1867, Queen Isabella II gave Joaquín Roncali the special title of Marquis of Roncali. A little over a year later, on August 6, 1868, his title became even more important when it was given the rank of Grandee of Spain. A Grandee of Spain is a very high rank of nobility, giving special privileges and status.
Personal Life
In 1850, Joaquín Roncali married María Dolores de Gaviria y Gutiérrez. Her parents were the Count and Countess of Casa Gaviria. Joaquín and María Dolores had one daughter together. Her name was María Cristina de Roncali, 2nd Marquise of Roncali. She was born in 1851 and lived until 1928. A painting of María Cristina as a young girl is shown here.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín de Roncali y Ceruti para niños
