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Charles IV of Spain

  • Tumult of AranjuezManuel Godoy, a former member of the Royal Guard, rose to become Prime Minister of Spain despite being born in poverty and obscurity.
  • Abdications of BayonneOn the 27th of October 1807, an unsuccessful attempt by the Prince of Asturias to end Manuel Godoy's government revealed deep instability within Spain.
  • Charles IV of SpainCharles IV of Spain was born on the 11th of November 1748 in Naples. He entered the world as the second son of Charles III and Maria Amalia of Saxony.