Charles III: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Charles of Bourbon • Charles VII • Don Carlos of Naples
Born January 20, 1716 • Madrid • Spain
Died December 14, 1788 (aged 72) • Madrid • Spain
Title / Office king (1759-1788), Spain
House / Dynasty house of Bourbon
Notable Family Members father Philip V • mother Isabella Farnese • son Charles IV • son Ferdinand I
Role In American Revolution • Pacte de Famille

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