Serafín María de Sotto, 3rd Count of Clonard facts for kids
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The Most Excellent
The Count of Clonard
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| Prime Minister of Spain | |
| In office 19 October 1849 – 20 October 1849 |
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| Monarch | Isabella II |
| Preceded by | Ramon Maria Narvaez |
| Succeeded by | Juan Bravo Murillo |
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Serafín María de Sotto y Abbach
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| Nationality | Spanish |
Don Serafín María de Sotto y Abbach was a Spanish noble, writer, and politician. He was also known as the 3rd Count of Clonard and the 5th Marquis of la Granada. He is most famous for being the Prime Minister of Spain for just one day in October 1849.
Who Was Serafín María de Sotto?
Serafín María de Sotto was born in Barcelona, Spain, on October 12, 1793. He came from a noble family. His father was Raimundo de Sotto, the 2nd Count of Clonard. His mother was Ramona Abbach, the 4th Marquise of la Granada.
His family had roots in Ireland, but they had lived in Spain for a long time. Their family name, Sutton, became "Sotto" in Spanish. Serafín María de Sotto passed away in Madrid, Spain, on February 23, 1862.
A Very Short Time as Prime Minister
Serafín María de Sotto was an important leader in the Spanish government. He became the Prime Minister of Spain on October 19, 1849. However, his time in this powerful role was incredibly short. He served for only one day, stepping down on October 20, 1849.
Before him, Ramon Maria Narvaez was the Prime Minister. After Sotto's very brief term, Juan Bravo Murillo took over the position.
What He Wrote
Besides his political career, Serafín María de Sotto was also a writer. He wrote several books, especially about the history of the Spanish military. Here are some of his notable works:
- Memoria para la Historia de las tropas de la Casa Real de España (1824) - This book was about the history of the royal troops in Spain.
- Memoria histórica de las academias militares de España (1847) - This work covered the history of military academies in Spain.
- Historia orgánica de las armas de Infantería y Caballería españolas (1851–1859) - This was a detailed history of the Spanish infantry and cavalry.
- Álbum de la Infantería española (1861) - An album about the Spanish infantry.
- Álbum de la Caballería española (1861) - An album about the Spanish cavalry.
See also
In Spanish: Serafín María de Sotto para niños
