Philip V, King of Spain, 1683-1746

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Philip V was king of Spain from 1700-1746, and was the first Bourbon ruler. In 1724, Philip abdicated the throne of Spain to his eldest son, Louis, but resumed it later that year after Louis died of smallpox. Under Philip, Spain began to recover from the economic stagnation of the 17th century.

From the description of Decree to Juan de Acuña, 1725, September 9. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 754848489

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Birth 1683-12-19

Death 1746-07-09

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Spaniards

Spanish; Castilian

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