Godoy
/ (Spanish ɡoˈðɔɪ) /
Manuel de. 1767–1851, Spanish statesman: Charles IV's unpopular chief minister (1792–97; 1801–08)
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How to use Godoy in a sentence
It was said, and many sober men believed it, that Godoy had all the wealth of Spain.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneGodoy feigned illness and kept his rooms, while the Queen examined what was found.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneGodoy returned an answer refusing all proposals tending to such a conclusion.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneThe populace felt that disgrace could go no further, and, denouncing Godoy, besought the King to remain.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneNext morning Charles yielded to the popular clamor, and deposed Godoy from his high offices.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan Sloane
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