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Marcelo Azcárraga
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| Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 8 August 1897 – 4 October 1897 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XIII |
| Preceded by | Antonio Cánovas del Castillo |
| Succeeded by | Práxedes Mateo Sagasta |
| In office 23 October 1900 – 6 March 1901 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XIII |
| Preceded by | Francisco Silvela |
| Succeeded by | Práxedes Mateo Sagasta |
| In office 16 December 1904 – 25 January 1905 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XIII |
| Preceded by | Antonio Maura |
| Succeeded by | Raimundo Fernández |
| Minister of the Spanish Royal Navy | |
| In office 23 October 1900 – 31 October 1900 |
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| Preceded by | Francisco Silvela |
| Succeeded by | José Ramos Izquierdo |
| Minister of War of Spain | |
| In office 5 July 1890 – 11 December 1892 |
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| Preceded by | Eduardo Bermúdez Reina |
| Succeeded by | José López Domínguez |
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Marcelo de Azcárraga Palmero
4 September 1832 Intramuros, Manila, Spanish Philippines |
| Died | 30 May 1915 (aged 82) Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative Party |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
Marcelo de Azcárraga (born September 4, 1832 – died May 30, 1915) was an important Spanish leader. He was a soldier and a politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Spain three times: in 1897, from 1900 to 1901, and from 1904 to 1905. Marcelo Azcárraga was special because he was the only Spanish Prime Minister who had Filipino family roots.
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Early Life and Education
Marcelo Azcárraga was born in 1832 in Manila, which was then part of the Spanish Philippines. His father, General José de Azcárraga y Ugarte, was from Spain. His mother, María Palmero Versosa, was a Mestiza from Albay in the Philippines.
Marcelo was the second of many children. He first studied law at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Later, he went to the Nautical School (Escuela Náutica de Manila). There, he won the top prize in mathematics.
Military Career
Marcelo's father sent him to Spain to join the military. He quickly became a captain in just three years. He was promoted to major for his service during the O'Donnell revolution in Spain in 1854.
Military Honors
When he was 23, Marcelo received Spain's highest military award. This was the Cross of San Fernando. This award also came with a special pension, which is like a regular payment.
Service in Colonies
He was sent to different Spanish colonies around the world. These included places like New Spain (which is now Mexico), Cuba, and Santo Domingo (now the Dominican Republic).
Family Life
After serving in the colonies, Marcelo returned to Cuba. He married Margarita Fesser y Diago, whose family was very wealthy. Her family owned a large bank and warehouses in Cuba. They also owned all the train lines between Regla and Matanzas.
Marcelo and Margarita had several children. These included Carlos, Margarita, María, José María, and Carmen.
Years as Prime Minister
In 1868, Queen Isabella II was removed from power. Marcelo returned to Spain and helped bring the Bourbon royal family back to the throne. When Alfonso XII became king, Marcelo was promoted to Lieutenant-General.
He was then chosen to be a senator for life in the Senate of Spain. He also served as the Minister of War. When Prime Minister Antonio Cánovas del Castillo was assassinated in 1897, Marcelo became the temporary Prime Minister. He held this role until October of that year.
Marcelo Azcárraga went on to serve as Prime Minister of Spain two more times.
Retirement and Legacy
Marcelo Azcárraga retired when he was 72 years old. He received the Toison de Oro, or Order of the Golden Fleece. This is the highest honor a person can receive in Spain. He earned it for always supporting the Spanish Monarchy and helping to keep Spain peaceful.
Marcelo Azcárraga died in Madrid. A major road in Manila was named after him, called "Calle Azcárraga." After the Philippines became independent in 1945, the road's name was changed to Claro M. Recto Avenue. However, some older residents of Manila still remember it as "Calle Azcárraga."
See also
In Spanish: Marcelo Azcárraga Palmero para niños
- Palmero Conspiracy
