Carlos Marfori, 1st Marquess of Loja
Spanish-Italian politician
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Carlos Marfori y Callejas, 1st Marquess of Loja (born on 10 November 1821, died 2 June 1892),[1] was a Spanish-Italian politician who served as Overseas Minister from 1867 to 1868.
Life and career
Born in San Fernando, Cádiz, son of Francisco-Antonio Marfori y Rodi, an Italian nobleman, and María-Josefa Callejas y Pavón. He was married to María de la Concepción Fernández de Córdoba y Campos, a Prime Minister Narváez's cousin. He died in 1892 in Madrid.
Marfori was claimed to be the lover as well as the favorite of queen Isabella II, and aroused a great deal of discontent because of his inability to be show discretion about his relationship with the queen and how it benefitted his career. [2]
- Mayor and Civil Governor of Madrid (1857)
- Member of Spanish Parliament for Loja and Granada (1857–1884)
- Overseas Minister (1867–1868)
- Provisional Army Minister and lifelong Senator from 1891.
