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Mariano Roca de Togores
1st Marquess of Molins GE
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| Minister of State | |
| In office 10 March 1879 – 16 May 1879 |
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| Monarch | Alfonso XII |
| Prime Minister | Arsenio Martínez Campos |
| Preceded by | Francisco de Borja Queipo de Llano |
| Succeeded by | Carlos O'Donnell |
| Seat K of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 1 January 1841 – 4 September 1889 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Bautista Arriaza |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Silvela |
| Director the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 27 June 1865 – December 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Ángel de Saavedra |
| Succeeded by | Juan de la Pezuela y Cevallos |
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Mariano Roca de Togores y Carrasco
17 August 1812 Albacete, Spain |
| Died | 4 September 1889 (aged 77) Lequeitio (Biscay), Spain |
Mariano Roca de Togores y Carrasco (born August 17, 1812, died September 4, 1889) was an important Spanish noble, politician, and writer. He held the title of the 1st Marquess of Molins and was also a Grandee of Spain. This was a very high honor for a noble person.
Mariano was born in Albacete, Spain. He passed away in Lequeitio, a town in the Biscay region of Spain. Throughout his life, he played a big role in Spanish society and government.
Early Life and Important Titles
Mariano Roca de Togores was born into a noble family. He inherited important titles during his lifetime. The title "Marquess of Molins" came from a place called Molins in Orihuela. Being a "Grandee of Spain" meant he was part of the highest rank of Spanish nobility. This gave him special privileges and respect.
A Career in Politics
Mariano Roca de Togores was a dedicated politician. He served as the Minister of State. This job is like being the main diplomat for a country. He worked to manage Spain's relationships with other nations. He held this important position during the time of King Alfonso XII. His time as Minister of State was from March 10, 1879, to May 16, 1879.
His Work as a Writer
Besides politics, Mariano Roca de Togores was also a respected writer. He was chosen to be a member of the Real Academia Española. This is the most important institution for the Spanish language. It helps to keep the language correct and up-to-date. He took his seat in the academy on January 1, 1841.
He later became the director of the Real Academia Española. He led the academy from 1865 to 1875. This shows how much he cared about language and literature. His work helped shape the Spanish language for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Mariano Roca de Togores para niños
