Francisco Javier de Istúriz

Francisco Javier de Istúriz y Montero (31 October 1785 in Cádiz^[5] – 2 April 1871 in Madrid^[6]) was a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Spain.^[7] He also served as the President of the Senate and President of the Congress of Deputies several times.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Istúriz and the second or maternal family name is Montero.

The Most Excellent Francisco Javier de Istúriz
Portrait by Antonio Gisbert, 1872
Prime Minister of Spain
In office 15 May 1836[1] – 14 August 1836[2]
Monarch	Isabella II
Preceded by	Juan Álvarez Mendizábal
Succeeded by	José María Calatrava
In office 5 April 1846[3] – 28 January 1847[3]
Monarch	Isabella II
Preceded by	Ramón María Narváez
Succeeded by	Duke of Sotomayor
In office 14 January 1858[4] – 30 June 1858[4]
Monarch	Isabella II
Preceded by	Francisco Armero
Succeeded by	The Count of Lucena
Personal details
Born	31 October 1785 Cádiz, Spain
Died	2 April 1871 (aged 80) Madrid
Political party	Realista Moderado

Personal life

Istúriz y Montero was a Freemason and operated a Masonic Lodge known as "El Pireo" out of his own home, where he was known by the name of "Brother Sagunto."^[8][9] He was associated with the Gran Oriente de España (GOdE).^[8]