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Manuel Godoy

Badajoz, 12 May 1767 – Paris, 4 Oct 1851

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  • Born12 May 1767, Badajoznot verified1 source
  • TitleRegidor of Segoviaor president, 1792–1798 · secretary of State of Spain, 1792–1798not verified1 source
  • Titlesecretary of State of Spain, 1792–1798or president, 1792–1798 · Regidor of Segovianot verified1 source
  • Titlepresident, 1792–1798or secretary of State of Spain, 1792–1798 · Regidor of Segovianot verified1 source
  • Died4 Oct 1851, Parisnot verified1 source
  • MotherDoña Antonia Justa Alvarez de Farianot verified1 source
  • FatherDon José Godoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 12 May 1767

    Born in Badajoz

  2. 1792–1798

    Secretary of State of Spain

  3. 1792–1798

    President

  4. 7 Oct 1800

    A daughter is born

  5. 4 Oct 1851

    Dies in Paris, aged 84

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During his lifetime

He lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Badajoz.

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The 1760s · Manuel is born in Badajoz

In the news1767

Expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767

King Carlos III ordered the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain and all its territories in 1767. This major religious policy move aimed to subordinate the church to the Bourbon monarchy and reduce its influence.

What people wore

The Essential Male Cape

Ordinary men frequently wore a cape, which was considered essential even for the very poor, who might lack a shirt or shoes but would still wear their cape to be buried decently. The cape served multiple purposes, acting as a mattress or blanket at night and as a way to hide worn-out clothing.

Getting around

Daily travel speeds and distances

Travelers using the posta system to change horses at established stops could cover approximately 150 to 200 kilometers per day. In contrast, heavy cargo carts drawn by oxen moved slowly, typically traveling only 20 to 35 kilometers per day.

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.Around the world · 1756–1763

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.

Blaue Max · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the news1766

The 1766 Esquilache Riots

The 1766 Esquilache Riots erupted in Madrid after a royal decree forced men to replace their traditional long capes and broad hats with shorter versions. This protest against reform and high food prices led to the dismissal of the king's minister.

Music

Popular instruments and castanets

The guitar was the most popular domestic instrument, often used to accompany dances like the seguidilla and tirana. Dancers frequently played simple castanets, which were held in the palm by a bead tied to their fingers.

Daily life

Water access and hygiene practices

Most people obtained water from public fountains, while those who could afford it purchased water from carriers who delivered it to their homes. Due to the difficulty of accessing water, personal hygiene was often limited, and many still followed the belief that water could be harmful to one's health.