Royal Decree of Graces of 1815
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The Royal Decree of Graces of 1815 (Spanish: Real Cédula de Gracia de 1815) is a decree approved by the Spanish Crown in August 1815 to encourage Spaniards, and Europeans of non-Spanish origin but coming from countries in good standing with Spain, to settle in and populate Puerto Rico.
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Royal Decree of Graces of 1815 | |
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Original title | Real Cédula de Gracia de 1815 |
Ratified | 10 August 1815 |
Location | General Archives of Puerto Rico in the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture |
Purpose | A real cédula (English: royal certificate) approved by the Spanish Crown to encourage Spaniards, and Europeans of non-Spanish origin but coming from countries allied to Spain, to settle in and populate Puerto Rico. |
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