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Luis González Bravo
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| Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 5 December 1843 – 3 May 1844 |
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| Monarch | Isabella II |
| Preceded by | Salustiano de Olózaga |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Maria Narvaez |
| In office 23 April 1868 – 19 September 1868 |
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| Monarch | Isabella II |
| Preceded by | Ramon Maria Narvaez |
| Succeeded by | Jose Gutierrez de la Concha |
| Minister of State | |
| In office 29 November 1843 – 3 May 1844 |
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| Preceded by | Salustiano de Olózaga |
| Succeeded by | Manuel de la Pezuela, 2nd Marquis of Viluma |
| Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 16 September 1864 – 21 June 1865 |
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| In office 10 July 1866 – 20 September 1868 |
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| Seat C of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 1 March 1863 – 1 September 1871 |
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| Preceded by | Francisco Martínez de la Rosa |
| Succeeded by | Antonio de Benavides |
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Luis González Bravo y López de Arjona
8 July 1811 Cadiz, Spain |
| Died | 1 September 1871 (aged 60) Biarritz, France |
| Political party | Moderate Party |
| Other political affiliations |
Traditionalist Communion |
| Alma mater | University of Alcalá |
| Occupation | Politician |
Luis González Bravo (born July 8, 1811, in Cádiz, Spain – died September 1, 1871, in Biarritz, France) was an important Spanish politician. He was a lawyer, diplomat, writer, and journalist. He served as the Prime Minister of Spain two times. His first time was from 1843 to 1844, and his second was in 1868.
During his first time as Prime Minister, his government officially recognized Chile as an independent country. He also held other important jobs. He was the Minister of State once and the Minister of Home Affairs twice. He worked as Spain's ambassador to the United Kingdom and Portugal. He was part of the Moderate Party. He was elected to the Spanish Congress three times. He also founded four newspapers in Spain. Luis González Bravo was known for supporting the famous Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.
Luis González Bravo: A Spanish Leader
Luis González Bravo was a very important figure in Spanish politics during the 19th century. He was known for his strong speeches and his loyalty to Queen Isabella II. He helped shape Spain's government and its relationships with other countries.
Early Life and Career
Luis González Bravo was born in Cádiz, Spain, in 1811. He studied law and became a lawyer. From a young age, he was interested in politics and journalism. He started several newspapers, which helped him share his ideas with the public. His skills as a writer and speaker quickly made him well-known.
Recognizing Chile's Independence
One of Luis González Bravo's most important achievements was recognizing Chile's independence. This happened during his first time as Prime Minister.
Signing the Peace Treaty with Chile
On April 25, 1844, Luis González Bravo was both the Prime Minister and the Minister of State. He worked with Queen Isabella II to make a peace treaty with Chile. This treaty officially recognized Chile as an independent country. It was called the Tratado de Paz y Amistad, which means "Treaty of Peace and Friendship."
The treaty was signed by Luis González Bravo for Spain and General José Manuel Borgoño for Chile. This was the first time Queen Isabella II's government signed a peace treaty to recognize a Latin American country's independence.
Political Challenges and Exile
Luis González Bravo was a very loyal supporter of Queen Isabella II. He was her first stable Prime Minister when she truly began her rule in 1843. He was also her last Prime Minister in 1868.
The 1868 Revolution
In September 1868, a revolution began against Queen Isabella II's government. Luis González Bravo advised the Queen to choose an experienced army general as the new Prime Minister. He thought a general would be better at fighting the rebel forces. The Queen chose Captain José Gutiérrez de la Concha. However, he only lasted eleven days in power. His troops were defeated on September 28, 1868. The anti-monarchy revolution took over Spain.
Life in Exile
After the revolution, Queen Isabella II and Prime Minister González Bravo were offered a safe place to live in France. They were invited by Emperor Napoleon III. The Queen lived in Paris until she died in 1904. Luis González Bravo moved to Biarritz, France, with his wife and two daughters. He died there in 1871 from heart disease.
Even in exile, he tried to help the Spanish monarchy. He supported the Carlists to try and bring back the House of Bourbon family to power in Spain. In 1870, Queen Isabella II gave up her crown to her son, Alfonso. This helped the Bourbon dynasty return to power in Spain in 1874.
His Contributions to Arts and Journalism
Luis González Bravo was not just a politician. He was also a talented writer and a big supporter of the arts.
Newspapers and Literature
He founded four newspapers in Spain: El Guirigay (1837), La Legalidad, El Contemporáneo (1860), and Los Tiempos. He also wrote for other newspapers. He was a generous supporter of writers and artists. He was especially known for being the patron and benefactor of the famous Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. He also helped Gustavo's brother, Valeriano Bécquer, who was a painter.
In his younger days, he wrote a play called Intrigar para morir (To Intrigue to Die). He also co-wrote a historical novel in four parts. He was a member of important intellectual groups like the Ateneo de Madrid and the Spanish Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences. In 1863, he became a member of the Real Academia Española de la Lengua (Royal Academy of the Spanish Language). Luis González Bravo is remembered as one of Spain's best public speakers ever.
Images for kids
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Chile and Spain Independence and Peace Treaty, 1844
See also
In Spanish: Luis González Bravo para niños
