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The Great Favourite
The Duke of Lerma and the Court and Government of Philip III of Spain, 1598-1621
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The biography explores the life and influence of Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, Duke of Lerma, who served as the favorite and first minister to Philip III during a tumultuous period in Spanish history. Williams challenges existing historical narratives, highlighting Lerma's remarkable rise from poverty to wealth, his significant role as a patron of the arts, and the controversies surrounding his governance. Despite his power, Lerma grappled with his moral standing and ultimately sought redemption through a cardinalate, transitioning from a political leader to a prince of the Church.
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The Great Favourite, Patrick Williams
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- Title
- The Great Favourite
- Subtitle
- The Duke of Lerma and the Court and Government of Philip III of Spain, 1598-1621
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Williams
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780719051371
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The biography explores the life and influence of Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, Duke of Lerma, who served as the favorite and first minister to Philip III during a tumultuous period in Spanish history. Williams challenges existing historical narratives, highlighting Lerma's remarkable rise from poverty to wealth, his significant role as a patron of the arts, and the controversies surrounding his governance. Despite his power, Lerma grappled with his moral standing and ultimately sought redemption through a cardinalate, transitioning from a political leader to a prince of the Church.