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José María Calatrava
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Prime Minister of Spain
In office
14 August 1836 – 18 August 1837
Monarch Isabella II
Preceded by Francisco Javier de Istúriz
Succeeded by The Count of Luchana
Personal details
Born 26 February 1781
Mérida, Spain
Died 16 January 1846 (aged 65)
Madrid, Spain
Resting place Pantheon of Illustrious Men
Political party Partido Progresista

José María Calatrava y Peinado (26 February 1781 in Mérida, Spain – 16 January 1846 in Madrid) was a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain and Minister of State between 1836 and 1837.

The main action of Calatrava's administration was proclaiming the constitution of 1837 which granted freedom of religion in Spain while still requiring the state to support the Roman Catholic Church. This was too drastic a change for many in Spain and it caused the downfall of Calatrava's government.

He finished his career as President of the Supreme Court of Spain (1840–1843).

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