Royalty · 1716–1788

Charles III of Spain — Age & Birthday

Born: 20 January 1716 · Died: 14 December 1788 · Age at death: 72

How old was Charles III of Spain when he died?

Charles III of Spain died aged 72. He was born on 20 January 1716 and died on 14 December 1788.

King of Spain who implemented significant Enlightenment-era reforms

Did you know?He was a passionate amateur archaeologist who helped fund the early excavations of the buried Roman cities Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Charles III (Spanish: Carlos Sebastián de Borbón y Farnesio; 20 January 1716 – 14 December 1788) was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788. He was also Duke of Parma and Piacenza as Charles I (1731–1735), King of Naples as Charles VII and King of Sicily as Charles III (or V) (1735–1759).

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Age at death: 72
Years since death: 237

Born: January 20, 1716 · Madrid, Spain
Died: December 14, 1788
Nationality: Spanish
Known for: Royalty

Family

Father: Philip V of Spain
Mother: Elisabeth Farnese
Spouse: Maria Amalia of Saxony
Children: Charles IV of Spain, Ferdinand VII of Spain, Carlos de Borbón y Borbón-Parma, Carlota Joaquina of Spain, Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, Infanta Maria Josefa of Spain, Infante Antonio Pascual of Spain, Infante Francisco Javier of Spain, Infante Gabriel of Spain, Infante Philip, Duke of Calabria, Maria Anna de Borbón, Maria Isabel Ana de Borbón

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