Ricardo Wall
Richard Wall (5 November 1694 – 26 December 1777) was an Irish-born soldier, diplomat and minister who rose in the Spanish service to become Chief Minister. He is commonly referred to as Ricardo Wall.
Read more about Ricardo Wall: Early Life, Military Career, Ambassador in London, Prime Minister of Spain, Retirement
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“...there is a difference between being convinced and being stubborn. I’m not certain what the difference is, but I do know that if you butt your head against a stone wall long enough, at some point you realize the wall is stone and that your head is flesh and blood.”
—Maya Angelou (b. 1928)