Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto, 1st Marquis of Valmar facts for kids
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Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto
1st Marquis of Valmar
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Augusto de Cueto in 1872
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| Minister of State | |
| In office 15 October 1857 – 25 October 1857 |
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| Monarch | Isabella II |
| Prime Minister | Francisco Armero |
| Preceded by | Pedro José Pidal |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Martínez de la Rosa |
| Seat J of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 14 March 1858 – 12 January 1901 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel José Quintana |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Herranz |
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Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto y López de Ortega
16 July 1815 Cartagena, Spain |
| Died | 12 January 1901 (aged 85) Madrid, Spain |
Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto y López de Ortega, also known as the 1st Marquis of Valmar, was an important Spanish figure. He was born in Cartagena, Spain, on July 16, 1815. He became a noble, a writer, a diplomat, and a politician. He passed away in Madrid, Spain, on January 12, 1901, at the age of 85.
A Life of Service
Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto had a busy career serving his country. He held several important jobs throughout his life.
Minister of State
One of his most significant roles was serving as the Minister of State in 1857. This position is similar to a country's foreign minister. It means he was in charge of Spain's relationships with other countries. He worked under Queen Isabella II.
Royal Spanish Academy Member
Besides his political work, Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto was also a respected writer. He became a member of the Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy) on March 14, 1858. This is a very important group in Spain that protects and promotes the Spanish language. Being a member means he was recognized for his skills in writing and literature. He held this position for many years, until his death in 1901.
See also
In Spanish: Leopoldo Augusto de Cueto para niños
