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Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas

Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas was a Spanish writer, poet, playwright and politician (1791–1865). He was born in Córdoba and died in Madrid.

Also recorded as Duque de Rivas, Angel de Saavedra

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Retrato que representa al escritor, militar y político Ángel de Saavedra (1791-1865), duque de Rivas y grande de España. Su obra literaria más conocida es Don Álvaro o la fuerza del sino .

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Biography

Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas was recorded at birth as Ángel de Saavedra y Ramírez de Baquedano. The authorities additionally record the heading Duque de Rivas, Angel de Saavedra. His recorded language was Spanish.

He married María de la Encarnación Cueto. 3 children are recorded: Gonzalo de Saavedra y Cueto, Enrique de Saavedra and Teobaldo de Saavedra y Cueto.

His work is associated with Romanticism and Neoclassicism.

Recorded positions include member of the Congress of Deputies, ambassador of Spain to France, president of the State Council, President of the Council of Ministers and ministro de Gobernación. He belonged to Royal Spanish Academy and Royal Academy of History. He worked at Madrid.

The recorded working language is Spanish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Madrid. Positions recorded include member of the Congress of Deputies and ambassador of Spain to France.

Works named in the authority record are Don Álvaro o la fuerza del sino.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Order of Santiago, Knights Hospitaller and Order of the Golden Fleece.

Portrait of Ángel de Saavedra y Ramírez de Baquedano, 3rd Duke of Rivas.

Portrait of Ángel de Saavedra y Ramírez de Baquedano, 3rd Duke of Rivas.

Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz · Biblioteca Nacional de España [1]

Retrato de Ángel de Saavedra, duque de Rivas, escritor, dramaturgo, poeta, pintor y político español. Atribuido a Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz.

Retrato de Ángel de Saavedra, duque de Rivas, escritor, dramaturgo, poeta, pintor y político español. Atribuido a Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz.

Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz · Biblioteca Nacional de España [1]

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  1. 1791

    Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas born at Córdoba.

  2. 1865

    Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas died at Madrid.

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  • Madrid
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  • Córdoba

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Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas received Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Order of Santiago, Knights Hospitaller, Order of the Golden Fleece and Knight of Pius IX.

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