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Foreign News January 7, 1809

The Enquirer

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Count Florida Blanca appointed life President of Spain's Supreme Junta, addressed as 'His Majesty,' signaling junta's legitimacy and loyalty to absent king; reported via Havanna letter. Past role in 1790 Nootka Sound dispute noted.

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Count Florida Blanca, an old, able and experienced statesman, of the true Castilian school, has been declared President of the Supreme Junta of Spain, for life: and when sitting at the head of that Assembly, is addressed by the title of "His Majesty." There are two considerations connected with the appointment, which are deserving of notice—the declaring him appointed for life, evinces that the Junta consider themselves constituted: the title by which he is addressed is perhaps, merely complimentary to their absent king, whom they thus tacitly, or rather openly, acknowledge, as presiding in the deliberations, of that august and patriotic body. We give this on the authority of a letter from Havanna, of the first respectability.

Count Florida Blanca was minister of his Catholic Majesty in the year 1790 when the dispute about Nootka Sound took place between England and Spain. The Count was the adjusting minister with the British government.....Citizen.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Junta Count Florida Blanca President Appointment Supreme Junta Havanna Letter Nookta Sound Dispute

What entities or persons were involved?

Count Florida Blanca

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Key Persons

Count Florida Blanca

Outcome

appointed president of the supreme junta for life; addressed as 'his majesty' when presiding

Event Details

Count Florida Blanca declared President of the Supreme Junta of Spain for life and addressed as 'His Majesty' when sitting at the head of the Assembly. This appointment indicates the Junta considers itself constituted and acknowledges the absent king. Reported in a letter from Havanna. Historical note: He was minister in 1790 during the Nootka Sound dispute between England and Spain.

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