Pedro Rodríguez, Count of Campomanes
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez de Campomanes and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.
Pedro Rodríguez de Campomanes y Pérez, 1st Count of Campomanes (1 July 1723 – 3 February 1802), was a Spanish statesman, economist, and writer who was Minister of the Treasury in 1760. He was an adherent of the position that the state held supremacy over the Church, often called Erastianism.[1] Campomanes was part of the government of Charles III. A staunch anti-Jesuit, one of the biggest foes of the order, Campomanes was the main driving force behind their expulsion.[2]
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The Count of Campomanes | |
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Minister of the Treasury | |
In office 1760–1762 | |
Monarch | Charles III |
Seat E of the Real Academia Española | |
In office 8 February 1763 – 3 February 1802 | |
Preceded by | Javier de Aguirre |
Succeeded by | Antonio Ranz Romanillos [es] |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 July 1723 Tineo, Spain |
Died | 3 February 1802 (1802-02-04) (aged 78) Madrid, Spain |
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