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Joaquín Jovellar
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Prime Minister of Spain
In office
12 September 1875 – 2 December 1875
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
Monarch Alfonso XII
Preceded by Emilio Molíns (acting)
The Marquis of Estella
Succeeded by Emilio Molíns (acting)
Emilio Terrero y Perinat
Personal details
Born
Joaquín Jovellar y Soler

28 December 1819
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Died 17 April 1892(1892-04-17) (aged 72)
Madrid
Military service
Allegiance Flag of Spain.svg Kingdom of Spain
Rank Captain general
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.

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.

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