Charles III was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788. He was also Duke of Parma and Piacenza as Charles I (1731–1735), King of Naples as Charles VII and King of Sicily as Charles III (1735–1759). He was the fourth son of Philip V of Spain and the eldest son of Philip's second wife, Elisabeth Farnese. During his reign, Charles was a proponent of enlightened absolutism and regalism in Europe.
- Occupation
- ruler
- Position held
- Monarch of Spain, King of Naples, King of Sicily, Head of State of Spain
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Born
- January 20, 1716
- Died
