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In the news1700–1714
War of the Spanish Succession begins
The War of the Spanish Succession broke out in 1700, bringing years of heavy taxation, conscription, and famine that crippled local economies like Ubeda.
Charles III of Spain
Madrid, 20 Jan 1716 – Madrid, 14 Dec 1788
13 facts3 sources
About Charles III
Charles III of Spain: From Naples to the Spanish Throne
AI-assisted · editedThe collection records Charles III’s birth in Madrid in 1716. He was the son of Philip V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese, and the summary identifies him as Philip’s fourth son and the eldest son of his second wife. 1Birth · 20 Jan 1716, Madrid · Probable2Parent · Philip V of Spain · Confirmed3Parent · Elisabeth Farnese · Confirmed4Known for · Charles III was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788. He was also Duke of Parma and Piacenza as Charles I (1731–1735), King of Naples as Charles VII and King of Sicily as Charles III (1735–1759). He was the fourth son of Philip V of Spain and the eldest son of Philip's second wife, Elisabeth Farnese. During his reign, Charles was a proponent of enlightened absolutism and regalism in Europe. · Probable
Charles was King of Naples from 1734 to 1759. The evidence also records his abdication from the throne of Naples, marking the close of that phase of his royal career. 5Title · King of Naples, 1734–1759 · Confirmed6Event · Abdication of Charles III of Spain from the Throne of Naples · Confirmed
From 1759 to 1788, he served as monarch and head of state of Spain. The collection records his death in Madrid in 1788, and the summary characterizes his reign as a European example of enlightened absolutism and regalism. 7Title · Monarch of Spain, 1759–1788 · Confirmed8Title · Head of State of Spain, 1759–1788 · Confirmed9Death · 14 Dec 1788, Madrid · Probable4Known for · Charles III was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788. He was also Duke of Parma and Piacenza as Charles I (1731–1735), King of Naples as Charles VII and King of Sicily as Charles III (1735–1759). He was the fourth son of Philip V of Spain and the eldest son of Philip's second wife, Elisabeth Farnese. During his reign, Charles was a proponent of enlightened absolutism and regalism in Europe. · Probable
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Facts and their sources
- Born20 Jan 1716, Madridnot verified1 source
- TitleKing of Sicily, 1734–1759or King of Naples, 1734–1759 · Monarch of Spain, 1759–1788 · Head of State of Spain, 1759–1788not verified1 source
- TitleKing of Naples, 1734–1759or King of Sicily, 1734–1759 · Monarch of Spain, 1759–1788 · Head of State of Spain, 1759–1788not verified1 source
- TitleHead of State of Spain, 1759–1788or King of Sicily, 1734–1759 · King of Naples, 1734–1759 · Monarch of Spain, 1759–1788not verified1 source
- TitleMonarch of Spain, 1759–1788or King of Sicily, 1734–1759 · King of Naples, 1734–1759 · Head of State of Spain, 1759–1788not verified1 source
- EventAbdication of Charles III of Spain from the Throne of Naplesnot verified1 source
- Died14 Dec 1788, Madridnot verified1 source
A life in time
20 Jan 1716
Born in Madrid
1734–1759
King of Sicily
1734–1759
King of Naples
1740–1757
13 children are born
1759–1788
Head of State of Spain
1759–1788
Monarch of Spain
14 Dec 1788
Dies in Madrid, aged 72
Family
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Children · 13
During his lifetime
He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.
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The 1710s · Charles III is born in Madrid
Music
The ubiquitous Spanish guitar
The five-course Spanish guitar was the most popular instrument, used in all social settings ranging from taverns to the royal court and households.
Daily life
Eating from the communal pot
Commoners typically did not have individual tableware; instead, they often ate together from the same cooking pot using spoons. Foreign travelers frequently advised visitors to bring their own knives, forks, and spoons because they were rarely provided.
In Europe · 1701–1714War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.
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In the news1716
Nueva Planta decrees centralize administration
In 1716, Philip V issued the Nueva Planta decrees, which abolished regional laws and parliaments in Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia to create a centralized, unitary state.
Getting around
Official mail speed reached 165 kilometers daily
Travelers using the official mail service (postas) were expected to cover about 30 leagues per day, which is approximately 165 kilometers. Those not experienced in riding required much longer, as official regulations required 45 minutes per league between posts.
At the table
Over half of income spent on food
Even modest households prioritized spending over half their budget on food, often including a daily ration of chocolate to maintain social appearances.