Count of Floridablanca - Conde de Floridablanca

Japanese: フロリダブランカ伯爵 - フロリダブランカはくしゃく（英語表記）Conde de Floridablanca

1728‐1808
Spanish politician. His real name was José Moñino. He studied law at the University of Salamanca and became a lawyer. He was recognized for his administrative skills through the favor of the Minister of Finance, the Marquis of Esquilache. He was appointed a member of the Royal Council by Charles III and promoted an enlightened autocratic government. In 1867, he participated in the plan to expel the Jesuits, and in 1872, he was appointed ambassador to Rome. In 1877, he became Prime Minister and worked to improve and reform industry, transportation, and finance. He also gained the King's trust and worked hard to enrich the country and strengthen its military. In 1888, Charles IV ascended to the throne, and the following year, the French Revolution broke out. Fearing the influence of the revolution, he adopted a counter-revolutionary policy and worked hard to rescue Louis XVI.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

1728‐1808
スペインの政治家。本名José Moñino。サラマンカ大学で法律を学び，弁護士となり，蔵相エスキラーチェ侯爵の知遇を得て行政手腕を認められた。カルロス3世の登用で王室顧問会議員に就任し，啓蒙的専制政治を推進した。67年イエズス会士追放計画に参画，72年ローマ駐在大使に任命された。77年宰相就任，産業，運輸，金融の整備･改革に努めた。また王の信任を得て富国強兵に尽力した。88年カルロス4世が即位し，翌年フランス革命が起こると革命の影響を恐れ，反革命の政策をとり，ルイ16世の救出に奔走した。

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