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Prime Minister of Spain
In office
30 October 1816 – 14 September 1818
Monarch Ferdinand VI
Preceded by Pedro Cevallos Guerra
Succeeded by Carlos Martínez de Irujo
Personal details
Born
José García de León y Pizarro

19 October 1770
Madrid, Spain
Died 27 January 1835
Madrid, Spain

José García de León y Pizarro was an important Spanish politician. He was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1770 and passed away in the same city in 1835. He held a very high position in the Spanish government. From 1816 to 1818, he served as the Minister of State, which was like being the Prime Minister of Spain. He was married to Maria Mercedes Avila, and they had a son named Rafael Garcia.

Who Was José García de León y Pizarro?

José García de León y Pizarro was a key figure in Spanish politics during the early 1800s. He lived during a time of big changes in Spain. His role as Minister of State meant he was in charge of many important decisions for the country.

Early Life and Background

José García de León y Pizarro was born on October 19, 1770, in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. Not much is known about his early childhood or education. However, he grew up to become a significant person in the government.

His Role as Minister of State

The Minister of State was a very powerful job in Spain. It was similar to what we call a Prime Minister today. This person was the main advisor to the king and helped run the country. José García de León y Pizarro held this important position from October 30, 1816, until September 14, 1818.

During his time as Minister of State, he worked under King Ferdinand VI. He was responsible for managing the country's affairs. This included dealing with other countries and making big decisions for Spain.

Key Responsibilities of a Minister

As Minister of State, José García de León y Pizarro had many duties. These included:

  • Helping the king make important choices.
  • Managing the country's relationships with other nations.
  • Overseeing different parts of the government.
  • Working to keep Spain stable and strong.

Family Life

José García de León y Pizarro was married to Maria Mercedes Avila. They had a son together named Rafael Garcia. Even though he had a busy public life, he also had a family.

Later Years and Legacy

After his time as Minister of State, José García de León y Pizarro continued to live in Madrid. He passed away on January 27, 1835, at the age of 64. His work as a top government official helped shape Spain during a challenging period in its history.

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