Oval medallion with profile portrait of Charles III 1716 1788 was King of Spain and the Spanish Indies 17591788 after ruling Naples as Charles VII and Sicily as Charles V 17341759 kingdoms he abdicated to his son Ferdinand He was the fifth son of Philip V of Spain and the eldest son of Philips second wife Elisabeth Farnese A proponent of enlightened absolutism he suceeded to the Spanish throne on 10 August 1759 upon the death of his half brother King Ferdinand VI of Spain who left no heirs

Charles III

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