Francisco Javier de Istúriz

Francisco Javier de Istúriz y Montero (31 October 1785 in Cádiz[5] – 2 April 1871 in Madrid[6]) was a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Spain.[7] He also served as the President of the Senate and President of the Congress of Deputies several times.

Francisco Javier de Istúriz
Portrait by Antonio Gisbert, 1872
Prime Minister of Spain
In office
15 May 1836[1] – 14 August 1836[2]
MonarchIsabella II
Preceded byJuan Álvarez Mendizábal
Succeeded byJosé María Calatrava
In office
5 April 1846[3] – 28 January 1847[3]
MonarchIsabella II
Preceded byRamón María Narváez
Succeeded byDuke of Sotomayor
In office
14 January 1858[4] – 30 June 1858[4]
MonarchIsabella II
Preceded byFrancisco Armero
Succeeded byThe Count of Lucena
Personal details
Born31 October 1785
Cádiz, Spain
Died2 April 1871 (aged 80)
Madrid
Political partyRealista Moderado

Personal life

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Istúriz y Montero was a Freemason and operated a Masonic Lodge known as "El Pireo" out of his own home, where he was known by the name of "Brother Sagunto."[8][9] He was associated with the Gran Oriente de España (GOdE).[8]

References

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  1. ^ Ozcariz, Enrique de Tapia (1961). Luz y taquígrafos: un siglo de parlamento en España (in Spanish). Aguilar. p. 89. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ^ Caballero, Fermín (1837). El Gobierno y las Cortes del Estatuto: materiales para su historia (in Spanish). Yenes. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b Herrero, Teodoro Gomez (1902). Diccionario-guía legislativo español: comprende todas las disposiciones legales que se han publicado durante el presente siglo xix (in Spanish). Madird: Don Victoriano Saurez Bookstore. p. 741. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b Los ministros en España desde 1800 á 1869: historia contemporánea por uno que siendo español no cobra del presupuesto (in Spanish). Administración, Calle de Oriente. 1869. p. 908. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. ^ Historia general del País Vasco (in Spanish). Editorial La Gran Enciclopedia Vasca. 1980. p. 308. ISBN 978-84-7407-086-6. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. ^ Delgado Idarreta, José Miguel (1976). D. Francisco Javier de Istúriz y Montero : un político liberal de Isabel II (Thesis). Universidad de Zaragoza. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Francisco Javier de Istúriz y Montero". dbe.rah.es. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Presidentes de gobierno masones (1808-1868)" (PDF). Museo Virtual de Historia de la Masonería. Retrieved on 9 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Masones ilustres". Masonería Vigo. Retrieved on 9 November 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Spain
15 May 1836 – 14 August 1836
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of State
15 May 1836 – 14 August 1836
Preceded by Prime Minister of Spain
5 April 1846 – 28 January 1847
Succeeded by
Minister of State
5 April 1846 – 28 January 1847
Preceded by Prime Minister of Spain
14 January 1858 – 30 June 1858
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of State
14 January 1858 – 30 June 1858