Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo
Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, known as the Marquês de Pombal, was a prominent Portuguese statesman in the 18th century, best known for implementing extensive reforms that modernized Portugal's administration, economy, and educational system during the reign of D. José I.
Born on Feb 13, 1710 (315 years old)
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Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the Marquês de Pombal, is noted for his historical significance in the development of the Quinta do Marquês.
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Portugal:
Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, known as Marquês de Pombal, played a significant role in the reform of the university education system.
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Portugal:
He was a powerful man in the 18th century who led significant reforms and the reconstruction of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake.
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