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Francisco Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas, Duke of Lerma

Type Figure Region Spain Time 1553–1625 Also known as Duke of Lerma、Duque de Lerma、莱尔马公爵

Spanish politician, first valido of Philip III (1598–1618), who effectively controlled government for nearly twenty years.

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  1. 1553–1598Toledo · Castile-La ManchaOf Castilian noble birth, he entered the inner circle of the court late in Philip II's reign, becoming a favorite of the crown prince Philip III in the 1590s and accumulating vast wealth and estates.
  2. 1598–1618Madrid · SpainAfter Philip III's accession he took charge of government, promoting the Twelve Years' Truce with the Netherlands, the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609, and extensive patronage of monasteries and artworks; though investigated in 1611–1617 he retained power until being forced to retire in 1618.
  3. 1618–1625Lerma · Castile and LeónHe resigned the office of valido in 1618 and withdrew to his estates, still influencing the court through family networks in 1619–1620; he died at Lerma in 1625, leaving a vast art collection and a controversial legacy.

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