Grimaldi Ministry Explained

The Grimaldi Ministry was a Spanish government headed by Jerónimo Grimaldi which lasted between 9 October 1763 and 19 February 1777. Following Spain's disastrous performance in the Seven Years' War, Grimaldi was tasked with pushing through reforms of the navy, army, public finances and colonial administration system which he did with some success. His government was packed with reforms known as Grillos, many of whom wanted to remodel the Spanish state to closer resemble that of Britain.

In 1777 he was dismissed by Charles III and made Spanish Ambassador to Rome. He was replaced by the Floridablanca Ministry which served from 1777 to 1792.

Cabinet

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First Secretary of State (PM)Jerónimo Grimaldi9 October 1763 – 19 February 1777
Secretary of State for War
Secretary of State for Grace and JusticeAlonso Muñiz y Caso Osorio9 October 1763 – 16 January 1765
Manuel de Roda y Arrieta16 January 1765 – 19 February 1777
Secretary of State for the TreasuryMarquess of Esquilache9 October 1763 – 1 April 1766
Miguel de Múzquiz y Goyeneche1 April 1766 – 19 February 1777
Secretary of the State for NavyJulián de Arriaga y Ribera9 October 1763 – 28 January 1776
Pedro González de Castejón28 January 1776 – 19 February 1777
Secretary of State for IndiesJulián de Arriaga y Ribera9 October 1763 – 28 January 1776
Marquess of Sonora28 January 1776 – 19 February 1777

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