King Carlos III of Spain
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Charles III of Spain (January 20, 1716 – December 14, 1788) was king of Spain 1759–1788 The first son of the second marriage of Philip V with Elizabeth Farnese of Parma
Waymark Code: WMPWE
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 09/08/2006
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This statue is located in the center of Madrid (Spain) in a square called "Puerta del Sol"
As king of Spain, his foreign policy was disastrous, but his internal government was, on the whole, beneficial to the country
Charles III married Maria Amalia of Saxony (1724-1760), daughter of Augustus III of Poland in 1738. They had 13 children; however, only seven reached adulthood
Identity of Rider: King Carlos III
Name of artist: Zancada y Rodríiguez (sobre un trabajo previo de Juan Pascual de Mena
Date of Dedication: Inaugurada oficialmente el dí 16 de diciembre de 1994
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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