Government
Charles IV leaves the Government in the hands of his wife & her lover, Manuel de Godoy
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Manuel de Godoy Biography and Timeline
Follow Manuel de Godoy through 4 dated historical records for Spain.
Manuel de Godoy, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1788–1808Years on this page
1788
Succession
Rules Spain with Charles IVs Queen, de Godoys lover
1792
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
1808
Invasion of Spain
Corrupt Prime Minister of Spain, his plotting & negligence enables French armies to seize control of the country virtually without opposition
Role range: 1800-1815
Records, sources and methodology
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