Charles III of Spain

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Charles III (1716-1788) was King of Spain from 1759 to 1788.He was the son of King Philip V and Queen Elizabeth Farnese of Spain.   
Charles III lowered the tax of foreigners to promote the Spanish trade with the Indies.   
Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain lowers the tax of foreigners Stock Photo: 38962883 - Alamy

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King Charles III believed that the increase of knowledge would bring about the magnification of royal power.   
This meant consolidating Spain's empire through internal reforms and naval improvements.

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The Second Treaty of Vienna on July 22, 1731 officially recognized the Infante Charles as Duke of Parma and Piacenza.

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Engraving depicting Infante Antonio Pascual of Spain, a son of King Charles III   
Engraving depicting Infante Antonio Pascual of Spain (1755-1817 Stock Photo: 90842513 - Alamy