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The Enlightenment Salon (1719-1799)

The palace of the Counts of Carlet, very near to the plaza of the Seu, is host to a variety of enlightened meetings in which current politics, scientific controversies and philosophy, the University and the work of the Sociedad Económica de Amigos del Paìs (The Economic Society of Friends of the Country) are debated. At times, the Inquisition controlled even the import and publication of scientific and political books, so news and ideas from abroad stand their greatest chances of being heard via meetings such as these.  

 

  • Felipe Lino de Castellví (around 1675 – to 1740)

    I am Felipo Lino de Castellví, Earl Of Carlet and salon host along with Father Tosca and Juan Bautista Corachán.

  • Juan Bautista Corachán (1661-1741)

    I am Juan Bautista Corachán, professor of mathematics at the University of Valencia.

  • Tomás Vicente Tosca (1651-1723)

    I am Father Tomás Vicente Tosca and Mascó, a priest of the Congregation of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri and Vice-Rector at the University of Valencia.

  • Joaquín Antonio de Castellví (around 1738-1800)

    I am Joaquín Antonio de Castellví Idiáquez, the Earl of Carlet and host of a gathering of enlightened thinkers.

  • Josefa Dominica Catalá de Valeriola (Around 1750-1814)

    I am Josefa Dominica Catalá de Valeriola Luján, marchioness of Quirra, niece and heir of Joaquín Antonio de Castellví, Earl of Carlet.

  • Jorge Palacios de Urdániz (around 1740 - after 1801)

    I am Jorge Palacios de Urdániz, superintendent of Valencia and Murcia.

  • Pedro Juan Mallén (around 1775 - after 1823)

    I am Pedro Juan Mallén, bookseller.

  • Manuel de Villafañe (around 1760 - after 1814)

    I am Manuel de Villafañe, judge of the Court of Valencia.