Esquilache Riot, Madrid, Spain, 1766
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Esquilache Riot, Madrid, Spain, 1766
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Riots Spain
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Spain
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Q1883498
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sh2007080647
Sources of Information
- Work cat.: 2006368021: Andrés Gallego, J. El motín de Esquilache, América y Europa, 2003.
- Gran enc. de Esp., 1993(Esquilache, Motín de; popular riot occurring in Madrid, between March 23rd and 26th, 1766, against the marquis de Esquilache [Squillace in English], Secretary of State of Finance appointed by Charles III, under the pretext of protesting a decree outlawing the public wearing of the popular long cape and round hat, as they were considered to camouflage criminals; underlying reasons for the riot were discontent with Esquilache's treatment of the poor, with higher grain prices during a grain shortage, with elevated taxes to finance wars, and with what the public considered too many foreigners in government)
- Dicc. de his. de Esp., Alianza, 1979(Esquilache, Motín de; it is thought the Spanish nobility were behind the riot, as they hated Esquilache and his policies)
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Motin de Esquilache
Attributed to Francisco Goya
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File:Esquilache riots.jpg
Attributed to Francisco Goya
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File:Monsó Esquilache.jpg
José Martí y Monsó
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Wikipedia description:
The Esquilache Riots (Spanish: Motín de Esquilache) occurred in March 1766 during the rule of Charles III of Spain. They were directly sparked by a series of measures by Leopoldo de Gregorio, Marqués de Esquilache aiming to diminish the use of traditional apparel that made it easier to conceal weapons, but they also took into account growing discontent in Madrid over the rising costs of bread and other staples.
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