Carlos II by

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:22:34 UTC

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:24:28 UTC

Carlos II of Spain, called the «Hechizado» (Madrid, November 6, 1661-ibid, November 1, 1700), was king of Spain between 1665 and 1700

The validation of Juan Everardo Nithard

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:25:55 UTC

The death of Felipe IV and the assumption of the regency by Mariana de Austria made her feel suddenly alone in the midst of the maelstrom of events that followed the death of her husband. The center of attention, the target of exaltation and criticism, the widowed queen requested the support of her faithful confessor, Jesuit Father Juan Everardo Nithard, who had accompanied her to Madrid from the court of Vienna in 1649, and not only in its spiritual side, but on the controversial political side.

Reign of Charles II (1665-1700)

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:27:42 UTC

Carlos II was proclaimed king in 1665, at the age of three. He was a person educated by theologians, but his poor health made one suspect that he would die young, so his education in government tasks was neglected.5 At that time the fight against Valenzuela increased until twelve years later, in 1677, Juan José de Austria marched on Madrid and took power relying on the nobility. Valenzuela was exiled and the Queen Mother left the Court, establishing her residence in the Alcázar of Toledo. Juan José de Austria, with popular support, became the new valid. His government was overshadowed by the political struggle against his adversaries and the dramatic situation of the Hispanic monarchy, forced to cede Franche-Comté to France through the Peace of Nijmegen in 1679

Charles II's men revive the economy

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:29:54 UTC

King Charles II, fully aware of his inability to assume the functions of government, had the good judgment to put well-prepared people in charge of the most important positions. Authors such as Ribot García (2006) believe that perhaps he underestimated his own ability. The first measures to reduce rampant inflation, avoid permanent deficits and fill the royal coffers were put into practice by Fernando de Valenzuela, but he was in charge of finances for a short time and his measures did not have time to bear fruit

HIS DEATH

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:33:47 UTC

He finally died in 1689, leaving the king in a depressed state probably because of the potions they made him drink.

mariarodrigueztejada — 2020-12-12 12:35:16 UTC