Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain 1794 – 1865

Biography

Born on March 10, 1794, in Aranjuez, Infante Francisco de Paula held an important place within the Spanish royal family during a transformative period in European history. As a member of the House of Bourbon, he witnessed and lived through significant changes that shaped Spain throughout the nineteenth century. His life spanned seven decades, during which he maintained the dignity and responsibilities befitting his royal station.

Francisco de Paula passed away on August 13, 1865, at the Palace of San Juan, after a final illness brought on by colorectal cancer. His death marked the end of a long life lived within the Spanish court and royal circles. Following royal tradition, he was laid to rest in the Pantheon of the Infantes located within the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, one of Spain’s most significant religious and royal sites. This burial place, reserved for members of the royal family, reflected his enduring importance to the Spanish crown and his family’s legacy that would continue for generations to come.