Marqués de Campoflorido - History Lab https://historylab.es Wed, 18 May 2022 14:23:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://historylab.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-icono-historylab-32x32.jpg Marqués de Campoflorido - History Lab https://historylab.es 32 32 Royal Decree on the establishment of customs on the coast and the frontier https://historylab.es/royal-decree-on-the-establishment-of-customs-on-the-coast-and-the-frontier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-decree-on-the-establishment-of-customs-on-the-coast-and-the-frontier Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/real-cedula-sobre-el-establecimiento-de-las-aduanas-en-la-costa-y-frontera/ Copy of a Royal Decree on the establishment of customs on the coast and frontier, and granting the title of superintendence of general customs revenue to the Marquis of Campoflorido (1817.12.24, 1718.03.20). Rules on the introduction of grain, fruits and effects for the inhabitants of the Basque provinces.

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]]> The 18th century was marked by numerous social conflicts, with the Esquilache riot being the most important revolt. All the revolts were social, economic and political in nature. The shortage of basic foodstuffs, including bread, and speculation by hoarders were two of the reasons that led the lower social classes to riot against the rulers. In this case, the machinada of 1718, caused by Philip V’s order to place customs on the coast, led to a rise in the price of products entering by sea.

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