Francisco Javier de Istúriz

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Francisco Javier de Istúriz

Francisco Javier de Istúriz y Montero (31 October 1785 in Cádiz[5] – 2 April 1871 in Madrid[6]) was a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Spain.[7] He also served as the President of the Senate and President of the Congress of Deputies several times.

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Francisco Javier de Istúriz
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Prime Minister of Spain
In office
15 May 1836[1]  14 August 1836[2]
MonarchIsabella II
Preceded byJuan Álvarez Mendizábal
Succeeded byJosé María Calatrava
In office
5 April 1846[3]  28 January 1847[3]
MonarchIsabella II
Preceded byRamón María Narváez
Succeeded byDuke of Sotomayor
In office
14 January 1858[4]  30 June 1858[4]
MonarchIsabella II
Preceded byFrancisco Armero
Succeeded byThe Count of Lucena
Personal details
Born31 October 1785
Cádiz, Spain
Died2 April 1871 (aged 80)
Madrid
Political partyRealista Moderado
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Personal life

Istúriz y Montero was a Freemason and operated a Masonic Lodge known as "El Pireo" out of his own home, where he was known by the name of "Brother Sagunto."[8][9] He was associated with the Gran Oriente de España (GOdE).[8]

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