Engraved portrait of Charles III of Spain (1716 – 1788) King of Spain (1759–1788), after ruling Naples as Charles VII and Sicily as Charles V. Historian Stanley Payne wrote that Charles III "was probably the most successful European ruler of his generation. He had provided firm, consistent, intelligent leadership."

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