Manuel de Godoy

Manuel de Godoy (May 12, 1767 – October 4, 1851) was a Spanish statesman. He was Prime Minister of Spain from 1792 to 1798. He was a lover of Queen Maria Luisa of Parma, wife of King Charles IV. The Queen and Godoy held most of the political power in Spain during the reign of Charles IV. Godoy's disastrous foreign policy led to the abdication of Charles IV in 1805 and the occupation of Spain by Napoleon's armies.

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May 12 - 1767 - October 4 - 1851 - Spanish - Prime Minister of Spain - 1792 - 1798 - Maria Luisa of Parma - Charles IV - 1805 - Napoleon

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The painting La Maja Desnuda by Francisco de Goya, which depicts a fully nude reclining woman, was once in his personal collection. It is believed by many scholars to portray a young mistress of de Godoy.

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La Maja Desnuda - Francisco de Goya

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