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Death of Charles III and accession of Charles IV
- When
- 14 December 1788
- Where
- Spain
Charles III died on 14 December 1788, and his son Charles IV succeeded him as King of Spain and ruler of the Spanish Empire.
Charles III, King of Spain since 1759, died on 14 December 1788. His death came months before the eruption of the French Revolution in July 1789. Upon his death, his son Charles IV succeeded to the throne, beginning a reign over Spain and the Spanish Empire that would last from 1788 to 1808. The Spain Charles IV inherited gave few indications of instability at the time of the transition.
Sources
- Charles III of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Charles IV of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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