We present a rare manuscript signed and handwritter by the famous “Prince of Peace” Manuel Godoy.
On very good condition
Year 1803
First Secretary of State of Spain
Place: Aranjuez (Spain)
Spanish Language.
Manuel Godoy y Álvarez de Faria, Prince of the Peace, 1st Duke of Alcudia, 1st Duke of Sueca, 1st Baron of Mascalbó (May 12, 1767 – October 4, 1851) was First Secretary of State of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808. He received many titles, including príncipe de la Paz (“Prince of the Peace”), by which he is widely known. He is best known for his diplomacy with Napoleon.[1]
He came to power at a young age as the favorite of Charles IV and Queen María Luisa. Despite multiple disasters, he maintained power. Many Spanish leaders blamed Godoy for the disastrous war with Britain that cut off Spain’s Empire and ruined its finances.[2] Crown Prince Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias led an attempt to oust Godoy in 1807. His unpopularity culminated in the Tumult of Aranjuez which and exile.
