Antonio Pérez (statesman)

Antonio Pérez del Hierro (1540–Paris, 7 April 1611) was a Spanish statesman and secretary of king Philip II of Spain.

Antonio Pérez del Hierro
Secretary of king Philip II of Spain.
Personal details
Born1540
Place of birth is disputed.
Died7 April 1611(1611-04-07) (aged 70–71)
Paris
NationalitySpanish
Alma materUniversity of Salamanca

He was said to have organised the murder of Juan de Escobedo. Attempts to prosecute Perez led to riots and disorder. He eventually fled Spain after being liberated from prison by his supporters, and spent most of his remaining years in France.

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