Carlos II - History Lab https://historylab.es Fri, 20 May 2022 15:37:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://historylab.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-icono-historylab-32x32.jpg Carlos II - History Lab https://historylab.es 32 32 Spain divided into all its Kingdoms and Principalities, according as they are included under the Crowns of Castile and of Aragon, possessed by the Catholic King: and under the Crown of Portugal possessed by the King of Portugal. Taken from several of the most recent memoirs https://historylab.es/spain-divided-into-all-its-kingdoms-and-principalities-according-as-they-are-included-under-the-crowns-of-castile-and-of-aragon-possessed-by-the-catholic-king-and-under-the-crown-of-portugal-posse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spain-divided-into-all-its-kingdoms-and-principalities-according-as-they-are-included-under-the-crowns-of-castile-and-of-aragon-possessed-by-the-catholic-king-and-under-the-crown-of-portugal-posse Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:32:37 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/lespagne-divisee-en-tous-ses-royaumes-et-principautes-suivant-quils-sont-compris-sous-les-couronnes-de-castille-et-daragon-possedees-par-le-roy-catholique-et-sous-la-couronne-de-portugal-possede/ Map of the Iberian Peninsula, made by Sanson d'Abbeville (royal geographer of France), but edited by H. Laillot. Published in Paris in 1692.

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]]> It covers the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands and North Africa. Crowned with the coat of arms of the Grand Dauphin of France, to whom the work is dedicated, and bordered with the collar and cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit and the Order of Saint Michael, both French. The cartouche contains the dedication and the name of the publisher of the map. In the lower right-hand corner is a cartouche with a cornucopia with plant and animal motifs, indicating the title, publishing author, place and date of publication. In the lower left-hand corner is a border containing graphic scales in Italian miles, French, Spanish and German common leagues and one-hour leagues. In the upper margin of the map, outside the graduated frame, there is another title with an explanation of the different kingdoms covered by the map: “L’Espagne Distin Guée en Tous ses Royaumes, Principautés et Scavoir Sous La Domination du Roy Catholiue les, Roy mes de Castille, Leon, Galice, Navarre, Andalousie, Grenade, Murcie, Aragon, Valence et Maiorque et Les Printés des Asturies, Biscaye et Catalogne. Sous La Dominatio du Roy de Portugal, Les Roy mes de Portugal et D’ algarve. Tiré de plusieurs Memories”. The mountain systems, the most important rivers and cities are depicted as a grouping of buildings, as well as the political division between kingdoms. Abundant toponymy, in French and Spanish. Dated during the reign of Charles II (1665-1700).

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]]> File relating to the appointment of Cardinal Portocarrero, Archbishop of Toledo, as governor of the kingdom in the absence of the King https://historylab.es/file-relating-to-the-appointment-of-cardinal-portocarrero-archbishop-of-toledo-as-governor-of-the-kingdom-in-the-absence-of-the-king/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=file-relating-to-the-appointment-of-cardinal-portocarrero-archbishop-of-toledo-as-governor-of-the-kingdom-in-the-absence-of-the-king Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:32:30 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/expediente-relativo-al-nombramiento-del-cardenal-portocarrero-arzobispo-de-toledo-como-gobernador-del-reino-en-ausencia-del-rey/ File relating to the appointment of Cardinal Portocarrero, Archbishop of Toledo, as governor of the kingdom in the absence of the King, after the death of Charles II and until the accession of Philip V to the Spanish throne

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]]> File relating to the appointment of Cardinal Portocarrero, Archbishop of Toledo, as governor of the kingdom in the absence of the King,

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]]> Royal confessors in 16th and 17th century Spain https://historylab.es/royal-confessors-in-16th-and-17th-century-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-confessors-in-16th-and-17th-century-spain Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:29:25 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/confesores-reales-en-la-espana-de-los-siglos-xvi-y-xvii/ The table lists the different royal confessors between 1592 and 1700, covering the reigns of Philip III, Philip IV and Charles II

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]]> The Order of Preachers had a marked presence at the court of the Habsburgs, enjoying full hegemony as royal confessors in the 17th century. This position of great social prestige was the goal of so many years dedicated to the ecclesiastical career, even exceeding, when it was held, the goals of their ecclesiastical work, acquiring in many cases an enormous political weight that should be outside all their legal attributions.
The post of confessor to the king represented one of the most influential positions, since, compared to other members of the court, one had full access to the sovereign. At that time, there were doubts about the way in which the services rendered to the monarch were to be recognised, which was also linked to the role of the royal valides and the consideration that was held between the two positions.
Although the Order of Preachers was present in a wide variety of important positions within the court of the Habsburgs, in the 17th century they occupied almost exclusively the position of confessor to the king. It was during the reigns of Philip III and Charles II when these attributions became an element of friction between the great power groups of the court, essentially due to the continuous dismissal and promotion of confessors, thus affecting broad groups of power.

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]]> Vellón issues and nominal stock of vellón in circulation in Spain (in millions of maravedíes), 1596-1680 https://historylab.es/vellon-issues-and-nominal-stock-of-vellon-in-circulation-in-spain-in-millions-of-maravedies-1596-1680/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vellon-issues-and-nominal-stock-of-vellon-in-circulation-in-spain-in-millions-of-maravedies-1596-1680 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:28:52 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/emisiones-de-vellon-y-stock-nominal-de-vellon-en-circulacion-en-espana-en-millones-de-maravedies-1596-1680/ Stabilisation of the monetary movement under the reign of Charles II in Spain

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]]> The Catholic Monarchs drew up a reform of the monetary system of the Crown of Castile in 1497, basing the system on three metals: gold, silver and vellón (an alteration of silver and copper). The unit of account was the maravedí, which in practice did not correspond to any specific metal coin. The gold coin established by the Catholic Monarchs was called the ducado or excelente, which was equivalent to 375 maravedíes with a degree of purity of 98.958%. The silver coin was called real, equivalent to 34 maravedíes with a degree of purity of 93.055%, while the vellón had a degree of purity of 2.43%. Modifications followed in the following reigns, with Charles V beginning new alterations which continued to be reproduced by the Hispanic monarchs: Philip II decreed in 1596 the minting of pure copper without silver alloy in order to take advantage of a new system which would allow greater profits; Philip III in 1602 decreed the elimination of the 0.3% of silver in the minting of fleece coins until it was stopped in 1608. Due to the inflation caused by the vellon, in the 1620s various pragmatic rates were enacted that limited prices and salaries. However, after 1636, following the cessation of hostilities with France, prices began to rise again until 1638, when it was decreed that the fleece coinage minted after 1602 would be melted down at a rate of 375 million maravedíes per year. Since 1602 only pure copper coinage had been minted until the decree of 29 October 1660 ordered the minting of a new coinage with a 7% silver content, of which 816 maravedíes were to be minted. Between 1657-1662 there was a moderate rise in prices and an increase in the price of silver to around 80% at the beginning of 1662, which lasted until 1669.

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]]> Europe in the 17th century https://historylab.es/europe-in-the-17th-century/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=europe-in-the-17th-century Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:28:16 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/europa-en-el-siglo-xvii/ Interactive portal with information and games about the most important people and events of the 17th century

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]]> Digital portal with information about the most important figures of the 17th century and the evolution of the European states. There is information and images about the reigns of Philip III, Philip IV and Charles II and the states of England, France, Poland, Russia and the German Empire. After each of the sections, there is an interactive activity for students to test the knowledge they have acquired. Director: Arturo Ramo García

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]]> The Siege of Barcelona. The end of the War of the Spanish Succession https://historylab.es/the-siege-of-barcelona-the-end-of-the-war-of-the-spanish-succession/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-siege-of-barcelona-the-end-of-the-war-of-the-spanish-succession Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:59 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/el-sitio-de-barcelona-el-fin-de-la-guerra-de-sucesion/ Online article from the magazine Historia National Geographic on "The Siege of Barcelona. The end of the War of Succession"

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]]> Popular article by Germán Segura in the magazine Historia National Geographic in which he explains the siege of Barcelona in 1714. It is structured around the reasons for the war, Barcelona’s resistance and Berwick’s arrival in Barcelona. It also includes eight images that introduce the exhibition: The final attack on Barcelona by Antoni Estruch Bros; Battle of Almansa, by Ricardo Balaca; Saló de Cent (photograph); The Born market, with the Citadel in the background; Louis XIV, portrait by Hyacinte Rigaud; Decoration of the Duke of Berwick, by I.D. Ingres; Cardona Castle (photograph); Palma Cathedral (photograph)

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]]> The new Spain of the first Bourbons: Philip V. Memory of Spain https://historylab.es/the-new-spain-of-the-first-bourbons-philip-v-memory-of-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-new-spain-of-the-first-bourbons-philip-v-memory-of-spain Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:59 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/la-nueva-espana-de-los-primeros-borbones-felipe-v-memoria-de-espana/ Episode 16 of the documentary series Memory of Spain: The New Spain of Philip V.

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]]> Episode 16 of the documentary series “Memories of Spain”. The descriptor on the rtve a la carte website contains the following summary: After the death of Charles II last Austria, the war of succession between France and Austria for the Spanish throne breaks out. Philip V (1700-1746), grandson of Louis XIV King of France, finally assumed the crown. Philip V centralised the state and abolished the privileges of Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia and Majorca. He only respected the institutions of the Basque Country and Navarre, which supported him in the war. He was succeeded by Ferdinand VI (1713-1759) and Charles III (1716-1788). It is advised by Ricardo García Cárcel and lasts 51:52 minutes

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]]> Decline of an empire. From the Habsburgs to the Bourbons. Memory of Spain https://historylab.es/decline-of-an-empire-from-the-habsburgs-to-the-bourbons-memory-of-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decline-of-an-empire-from-the-habsburgs-to-the-bourbons-memory-of-spain Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:59 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/decadencia-de-un-imperio-de-los-austrias-a-los-borbones-memoria-de-espana/ Episode 15 of the documentary series Memory of Spain: Decadence of an empire. From the Habsburgs to the Bourbons.

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]]> Episode 15 of the documentary series “Memories of Spain”. The descriptor on the rtve a la carte website contains the following summary: The Spain of Charles II (1661-1700): Spain’s decline during the reign of the last Austria. King of weak and sickly constitution known as ‘The Bewitched’. He married twice, but had no children. After his death, the War of Succession is provoked by Philip of Anjou, the French pretender and grandson of Louis XIV, and Archduke Charles of Austria. Charles II names Philip of Anjou as his heir, bringing the Bourbons to the Spanish throne. The film was directed by Ricardo García Cárcel and lasts 44:42 minutes

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]]> Baroque Spain https://historylab.es/baroque-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baroque-spain Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:54 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/la-espana-del-barroco/ Kairos website. Baroque Spain.

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]]> Kairos is an educational project of the National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training of the Ministry of Education, directed by Dr. Antonio Rodríguez de las Heras. Together with methodological contributions aimed at reinforcing the teaching of history, it contains proposals for the development of History content taught in Secondary Education and Baccalaureate. This content refers to the unit “La España del Barroco” for the subject History of Spain Bachillerato (2006).

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]]> Philip V, a Bourbon on the Spanish throne https://historylab.es/philip-v-a-bourbon-on-the-spanish-throne/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=philip-v-a-bourbon-on-the-spanish-throne Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:54 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/felipe-v-un-borbon-en-el-trono-espanol/ Online article from National Geographic History magazine on "Philip V, a Bourbon on the Spanish throne"

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]]> Article by Joan Lluís-Palos in the magazine Historia National Geographic on Philip V and his accession to the Spanish throne. It provides information on his childhood, the influence of his stepmother and his tutors, and his arrival in Madrid.

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